Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pounds boneless beef short ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers (any color), chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cups beef broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, sliced green onions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
- Brown short rib pieces in batches until seared on all sides. Remove ribs from the pot and set aside.
- Add onion and bell peppers to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Return short ribs to the pot. Add crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and beef broth.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 2-3 hours, or until the short ribs are very tender and easily shreddable.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, add more cayenne pepper or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- You can prepare this chili a day in advance; the flavors often improve overnight.
- This chili freezes well for future meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg