Short Ribs Beef Stew
Oct 25, 2025 12:50 PM
Equal parts easy to prepare, belly warming, and irresistibly delicious, these Stewed Short Ribs are more than just a “stew”—it’s Mexican magic that tastes like you spent all day cooking (but, you didn’t!). Featuring meltingly tender beef short ribs swimming in a vibrant chipotle-tomato kissed sauce with plenty of fresh toppings, this isn’t your average stew recipe, it’s a bold explosion of cozy flavors that may have you eating straight from the pot!
Looking for a heartwarming dish for your next family dinner? Meet my Mexican beef short rib stew—one bite and you’ll forget every boring, bland beef stew you’ve ever had.
Imagine: tender beef short ribs stewing in a bubbling pot of rich, tomato-laced broth, studded with smoky chipotle, hugged by robust Mexican seasonings, and finished with a hint of bright citrus and a touch of rich sweetness. The result? A hearty stew of succulent, fork-tender morsels with flavors that dance on your palate and beef that practically melts in your mouth.
Smoky, spicy, savory, and totally soul-satisfying, this beef short rib stew is begging to be generously ladled over rice, stuffed into tortillas, or devoured straight from the pot. Perfectly comforting and fabulously irresistible, go grab a spoon, because cozy is about to get seriously delicious!
Ingredients:
- 2 TBS Neutral Oil – or more as needed
- 2 Pounds Boneless Short Ribs – trimmed of excess fat and cut in half against the grain; at room temperature
- 1 medium White Onion – peeled and finely dice (about 1 ¾ cups)
- 3-4 whole Jalapeno Peppers – stemmed, seeded, and finely dice (leave seeds and ribs for spicy flavor)
- 4-6 cloves Garlic – peeled and minced
- 1 TBS EACH: Chili Powder, Cumin, and Dried Mexican Oregano
- 1 ½ TBS Tomato Paste
- 1-2 whole Chipotle Chile in Adobo + 1 tsp Adobo Sauce – chile(s) minced
- 2 Cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth
- 1 (14.5 ounce) Can EACH: Fire Roasted Tomatoes and Whole Crushed Tomatoes
- 2 whole Dry Bay Leaves
- 2 TBS Masa Harina
- To taste Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper
- To taste Fresh Lime Juice, Dark Brown Sugar, and Fresh Cilantro
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
150 minutes
Total Time:
165 minutes
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