Best 8 Short Rib Chili Nachos Recipes

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Are you craving a delightful culinary experience that combines the richness of short rib chili with the crispy indulgence of nachos? Look no further! In this comprehensive article, we'll take you on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for "Short Rib Chili Nachos." We've scoured the culinary landscape to bring you a tantalizing recipe that promises to satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving more. Along the way, we'll unravel the secrets to creating the perfect balance of flavors, textures, and aromas that will make your next nacho night an unforgettable feast.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SHORT RIB CHILI NACHOS



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These are fairly high-brow nachos, topped with a mountain of soft, spicy, chile-braised short ribs run through with rivers of molten cheese, above hillocks of guacamole; soft mounds of salsa; creamy pools of sour cream. They're a little more halftime show than Super Bowl, and that's okay: The showmanship here is matched by the flavor.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     project, appetizer

Time 3h

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs, patted dry
5 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, more to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
5 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
2 jalapeño or serrano peppers, halved lengthwise, seeded if desired
1 onion, peeled and quartered lengthwise
1 (28-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro stems, and 1/4 cup chopped leaves
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 to 2 tablespoons chile powder, to taste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 (12-ounce) bottle Mexican lager, like Negra Modelo
1 (13-ounce) package corn tortilla chips
8 ounces white Cheddar cheese, grated (2 cups)
4 avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
Juice of 1 lime
1 1/2 cups store-bought fresh salsa, preferably salsa verde
1 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
Hot sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Season short ribs with 3 teaspoons salt and the black pepper. Let rest while you prepare sauce.
  • Place a large, dry Dutch oven over high heat. Add garlic, peppers and onion to the dry pan. Cook, turning occasionally, until lightly charred all over, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer garlic, peppers and onion to a blender. Add tomatoes with juice, cilantro stems, oregano and 1 teaspoon salt. Purée until smooth.
  • Return Dutch oven to medium-high heat. Add olive oil. Sear short ribs in batches, until well-browned all over, about 20 minutes. Transfer browned ribs to a bowl.
  • Stir chile powder, cumin and coriander into pot and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste and cook until it begins to caramelize, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomato-pepper purée and beer and bring to a simmer. Return short ribs to pot, cover and transfer to oven. Bake for 1 1/2 hours, then uncover pot, give meat a stir, and continue baking until ribs are fork tender and falling off bone, 30 to 45 minutes longer, for a total cooking time of 2 to 2 1/4 hours. (If you have time, let short ribs mixture cool, refrigerate overnight, then remove fat before proceeding.)
  • Once ribs are cool enough to handle, remove from pot, reserving sauce. Shred meat and discard bones and gristle. If sauce seems thin, simmer on stove until it thickens enough to coat a wooden spoon. Return meat to pot.
  • Heat broiler. Spread tortilla chips on a rimmed baking sheet. Top evenly with meat and sauce. Sprinkle cheese over the top. Broil until hot and cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mash together avocados, lime juice and 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste.
  • Dollop avocado, salsa and sour cream over hot nachos and drizzle with hot sauce if desired. Scatter the chopped cilantro leaves over top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1236, UnsaturatedFat 54 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 102 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 39 grams, Sodium 1217 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SHORT RIB CHILI



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Espresso coffee and bittersweet chocolate are surprises here but they contribute the nuanced flavors of a Mexican mole. Warm corn tortillas are wonderful to serve alongside. And leftovers make great soft tacos.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 pounds meaty short ribs, with bone
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 2-ounce package dried New Mexico chiles (about 8), stemmed, seeded and cut or torn into pieces
2 large dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded and cut or torn into pieces
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 large cloves garlic, chopped
1 large red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon freshly ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
1 cup beef broth (preferably organic)
2 tablespoons dark agave
1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee
One 15- to 16-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
Adobo sauce, from can of chipotle chiles, optional
Chopped green onions
Creamy Corn Polenta, recipe follows
Coarsely grated bittersweet chocolate, such as Lindt
Garnishes, such as lime wedges, sour cream, chopped cooked bacon, chopped red and/or green jalapenos
2 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth (preferably organic)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt
1 cup polenta (Italian cornmeal) or regular cornmeal
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Arrange the short ribs on a large sheet of foil. Sprinkle all over with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
  • Bring the New Mexico chiles, ancho chiles and 1 1/2 cups water to a simmer in a medium saucepan over high heat. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the chiles are just tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender. Holding the top on firmly, blend until the chile puree is smooth.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the short ribs in batches and brown on all sides, 5 to 6 minutes per batch, transferring the short ribs to a bowl each time.
  • Add the garlic and red onions to the drippings in the pot. Saute until the onions soften, about 5 minutes. Mix in the cumin and oregano. Add the chile puree from the blender, the broth, agave, and espresso; stir to blend. Return the short ribs and any juices from the bowl to the pot; stir to coat. Bring to a simmer. Cover and place the pot in the oven. Braise until the ribs are very tender, about 2 hours 30 minutes.
  • Tilt the pot. Spoon off and discard any fat that rises to the surface and pools at the lower end. Using tongs, transfer the ribs and any loose bones to a rimmed baking sheet. Carefully cut the membrane off each piece of meat (try to cut away only the membrane and not any meat). Discard the membranes and all bones. Cut the meat into small (scant 1/2-inch) cubes. Return the meat to the sauce in the pot. Mix in the black beans. Season the chili with about 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. If desired, add the adobo sauce by teaspoonfuls to increase the spiciness. Transfer the chili to a large bowl. Sprinkle with the green onions.
  • Spoon the Creamy Corn Polenta into deep bowls. Ladle chili over. Sprinkle generously with chocolate. Serve with the garnishes.
  • Bring the broth, 2 1/2 cups water, butter and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil in a heavy, large saucepan over high heat. Gradually whisk in the polenta. Continue to whisk until the polenta begins to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook until the polenta is very thick and tender, stirring often with a flat-bottom spoon or heatproof rubber spatula to prevent sticking or burning, about 20 minutes. Blend the corn in a mini processor until a coarse puree forms. Stir the corn puree into the polenta. Season with more salt if desired.

RED CHILE SHORT RIB TACOS



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 3h40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs, fat trimmed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup canola oil
3 cups chicken stock
2 dried ancho chile peppers, stemmed and seeded
2 dried New Mexico chile peppers, stemmed and seeded
4 dried cascabel chile peppers, stemmed and seeded
1 large Spanish onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, smashed
1 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup port
12 sprigs thyme
16 hard corn taco shells
Cilantro, for topping
Queso Sauce, recipe follows, for topping
Pickled Red Onions, recipe follows, for topping
Green Chile Relish, recipe follows for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pat the short ribs dry and season all over with salt and pepper. Heat the canola oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown the short ribs on both sides, about 8 minutes total. Remove to a plate.
  • Meanwhile, combine the stock and dried chiles in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and let steep, 15 minutes.
  • Discard all but 3 tablespoons oil from the Dutch oven. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes; add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Pour in the red wine and port and simmer, stirring, until almost completely reduced, about 12 minutes. Add the thyme and chile-stock mixture; bring to a simmer and return the short ribs to the pot. Cover, transfer to the oven and cook until the meat is tender, about 2 hours, 30 minutes.
  • Remove the short ribs to a bowl; shred the meat from the bone. Strain the cooking liquid into a degreasing cup and pour off the excess fat. Pour the remaining liquid into a skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add the meat and toss to coat. Fill the taco shells with the meat; top with cilantro, Queso Sauce, Pickled Onions and Chile Relish.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in 1 tablespoon flour; cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in 1 1/4 cups warmed whole milk; cook, whisking, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 3 cups grated Monterey jack and 1/4 cup grated parmesan; season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
  • Bring 3/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup each red wine vinegar and sugar, and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from the heat and let cool, 5 minutes. Toss with 1 thinly sliced red onion in a bowl; cover and chill at least 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Broil 2 poblano peppers until charred on all sides; transfer to a bowl, cover and set aside, 10 minutes. Peel, seed and dice. Combine with 4 diced jarred piquillo peppers, 1 tablespoon honey, 2 tablespoons canola oil, the juice of 1 lime, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and salt and pepper in a bowl; let sit at least 15 minutes before serving.

SHORT RIB TACOS



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Whenever we go to Houston to visit family, we like to track down cabeza-cow's head, cooked slowly, resulting in extremely tender meat that's excellent in tacos. Cabeza is hard to find in Seattle, so I use short ribs to replicate the texture. I like corn tortillas for these tacos and a quick pico de gallo to add some freshness to the rich, flavorful meat. -Anai Yost, Bothell, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons canola oil
6 bone-in beef short ribs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 bottle (12 ounces) dark beer or beef broth
Water, optional
12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
3/4 cup pico de gallo
3/4 cup queso fresco or crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In an ovenproof Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper; brown in batches. Remove with tongs., Reduce heat to medium. Add carrots and onion to drippings; cook, stirring frequently, until starting to brown, 3-5 minutes. Add cocoa; toast, stirring frequently, until aromatic, 1-2 minutes. Add tomato sauce and beer, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; simmer 2-3 minutes. , Return ribs to pan; add water, if necessary, to cover. Bake, covered, until meat is tender, 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Remove from oven; drain, reserving juices. When cool enough to handle, remove ribs from pan and remove meat from bones; discard bones. Shred meat with 2 forks. Skim fat from reserved juices. Return meat and juices to Dutch oven; heat through. Serve on tortillas with pico de gallo and queso fresco.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 557mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

CHILI NACHOS



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Kick up the heat when you serve these fantastic nachos.

Provided by HORMEL CHILI(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     HORMEL Chili

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
⅓ cup finely chopped red or white onion
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime
12 cups corn tortilla chips
1 (15 ounce) can HORMEL® Chili With Beans
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced pitted ripe olives, coarsely chopped
3 cups shredded colby or Monterey Jack cheese
1 fresh jalapeno chile (or more to taste), thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F. In bowl, mix together tomatoes, onion and cilantro. Squeeze lime into the tomato mixture and toss until blended.
  • Arrange a single layer of chips on heatproof platter or baking sheet. Top with spoonfuls of chili, tomato mixture, olives and cheese. Add jalapeno slices, if desired. Repeat layers until all the ingredients are used.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until cheese is completely melted. Serve nachos hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 63.7 mg, Fat 33.9 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 1061.8 mg, Sugar 4 g

EASY CHILI NACHOS



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This makes a wonderful quick late-night snack, and it's a great way to use up any leftover chili I freeze some of my chili just to make this recipe --- I sprinkle finely chopped jalapeno peppers on top of second layer of cheese, but that is only optional add them on if you like heat --- all ingredients can be adjusted to suit taste. Prepare a double recipe in two separate pie plates if you are serving more than 6 people. Prep time does not include making the chili --- this is very good!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 22m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups prepared chili (use your favorite recipe for this)
7 ounces tortilla chips
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or to taste)
salsa, to taste
prepared guacamole, to taste (I use my own easy guacamole Really Easy and Good Creamy Guacamole for this)
sour cream (I use lots!)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 400°F.
  • Heat the chili in a small saucepan or microwave until hot.
  • Spread half of the tortilla chips on the bottom of a 10-inch deep-dish pie plate.
  • Spoon half of the chili over the chips.
  • Sprinkle with half of the cheese.
  • Repeat with remaining chips, chili and cheese.
  • Bake for about 7-8 minutes until the cheese has melted.
  • Top with salsa, guacamole and sour cream.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Delicious!

GUINNESS SHORT RIB CHILI RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: boneless short ribs, kosher salt, black pepper, canola oil, medium yellow onion, garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, whole star anises, dried harissa, garlic powder, onion powder, dried bay leaves, chipotle pepper, Guinness® Stout Beer, beef broth, tomato paste, black beans, sour cream, red onion, fresh cilantro, jalapeño

Provided by Guinness

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 lb boneless short ribs
1 tablespoon kosher salt, divided
½ teaspoon black pepper, divided
2 tablespoons canola oil
½ medium yellow onion, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 whole star anises
½ teaspoon dried harissa
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
2 dried bay leaves
1 tablespoon chipotle pepper, diced
1 can Guinness® Stout Beer, plus more for serving
1 qt beef broth
3 oz tomato paste
2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup red onion
4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeño, sliced

Steps:

  • Cut the short ribs into ½-inch (2.5 cm) pieces. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
  • Heat the canola oil in a large pot over high heat. Add the short ribs and sear for 2-3 minutes, until a golden brown crust forms.
  • Add 1 teaspoon salt, the onion, garlic, paprika, cumin, star anise, and dried harissa. Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring for 5 minutes, or until the spices are fragrant.
  • Add the garlic powder, onion powder, bay leaves, chipotle peppers, and Guinness® Stout. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced by half.
  • Add the beef broth, reduce the heat to low, and cook uncovered for 45-60 minutes, or until the meat is tender and liquid is reduced by one third.
  • Add the tomato paste, increase the heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the chili has thickened.
  • Add the black beans, remaining teaspoon of salt, and remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper, and simmer for another 5 minutes until the beans are warmed through.
  • Remove the bay leaves and star anise pods, then ladle the chili into 4 bowls. Top with sour cream, red onion, cilantro, and sliced jalapeño. Serve with cold glasses of Guinness® Stout.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1073 calories, Carbohydrate 100 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 57 grams, Sugar 18 grams

SHORT RIB CHILI NACHOS



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Make and share this Short Rib Chili Nachos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Meat

Time 3h45m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

4 lbs bone-in beef short ribs, patted dry
5 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, more to taste (divided)
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
5 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
2 jalapenos or 2 serrano peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 onion, peeled and quartered lengthwise
1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro stems (saving leaves for garnish)
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 -2 tablespoon chili powder, to taste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 (12 ounce) bottle mexican lager beer, like Negra Modelo
1 (13 ounce) package corn tortilla chips
8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated (2 cups)
4 avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
1 lime, juice of
1 1/2 cups fresh salsa
1 cup Mexican crema or 1 cup sour cream
hot sauce (optional)
cilantro leaf, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Season short ribs with 3 teaspoons salt and the black pepper. Let rest while you prepare sauce.
  • Place a large, dry Dutch oven over high heat. Add garlic, peppers and onion to the dry pan. Cook, turning occasionally, until lightly charred all over, about 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat.
  • Transfer garlic, peppers and onion to a blender. Add tomatoes with juice, cilantro stems, oregano and 1 teaspoon salt. Purée until smooth.
  • Return Dutch oven to medium-high heat. Add the 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sear short ribs in batches, until well-browned all over, about 20 minutes. Transfer browned ribs to a bowl.
  • Stir chile powder, cumin and coriander into the pot and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste and cook until it begins to caramelize, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomato-pepper purée and beer and bring to a simmer. Return short ribs to pot, cover and transfer to oven. Bake for 1 1/2 hours, then uncover pot, give meat a stir, and continue baking until ribs are fork tender and falling off bone, 30 to 45 minutes longer, for a total cooking time of 2 to 2 1/4 hours. (If you have time, let short ribs mixture cool, refrigerate overnight, then remove fat before proceeding.).
  • Once ribs are cool enough to handle, remove from pot, reserving sauce. Shred meat and discard bones and gristle. If sauce seems thin, simmer on stove until it thickens enough to coat a wooden spoon. Return meat to pot.
  • Heat broiler. Spread tortilla chips on a rimmed baking sheet (or consider using a black iron skillets). Top evenly with meat and sauce. Sprinkle cheese over the top. Broil until hot and cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mash together avocados, lime juice and 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste.
  • Dollop avocado, salsa and sour cream over hot nachos and drizzle with hot sauce if desired. Scatter the chopped cilantro leaves over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1462.7, Fat 120.4, SaturatedFat 45.7, Cholesterol 202.5, Sodium 2258.7, Carbohydrate 49.4, Fiber 12.2, Sugar 6.5, Protein 47.7

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the nachos will be. Look for fresh, flavorful short ribs, a good quality chili, and your favorite nacho toppings.
  • Cook the short ribs until they are fall-off-the-bone tender: This will ensure that they are juicy and flavorful.
  • Use a variety of toppings: The more toppings, the better! Some popular options include cheese, sour cream, guacamole, Pico de Gallo, and jalapeños.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are endless possibilities when it comes to making nachos. Try different combinations of toppings and see what you like best.

Conclusion:

Short rib chili nachos are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or meal. They are perfect for parties, game days, or a casual night in. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a batch of nachos that everyone will love.

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