Stan Frazier’s Secret Chili
- Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Description
Stan Frazier’s secret chili is a hearty and flavorful dish, combining tender stew meat, ground beef, and spicy sausage with a rich blend of spices and beans.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 1 lb (450 g) stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 lb (900 g) ground round (85/15)
- 1/2 lb (225 g) ground hot Italian sausage
- 1 cup (240 ml) green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup (240 ml) red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup (240 ml) yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) chili powder
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) ground cumin
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 (28-oz / 795 g) cans crushed tomatoes
- 2 (15-oz / 425 g) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 (15-oz / 425 g) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (12-oz / 355 ml) bottle of beer
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup (55 g) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) tomato paste
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add stew meat and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove meat and set aside.
- Add ground round and Italian sausage to the pot. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spoon. Remove and set aside with the stew meat.
- Remove excess oil from the pot, leaving about 2 tbsp. Add diced green and red bell peppers, yellow onion, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are soft and onions are translucent.
- Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until spices are fragrant.
- Return all the browned meat to the pot. Add crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans, beer, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally, until the chili is thickened and flavors have melded.
- Before serving, stir in chopped cilantro. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For a milder chili, reduce the amount of cayenne pepper.
- This chili can be made a day ahead and reheated, as the flavors continue to develop.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve with cornbread or over rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Stew
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 70
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make this chili milder?
To make the chili milder, reduce the amount of cayenne pepper used in the recipe.
Can this chili be made ahead of time?
Yes, this chili can be made a day ahead and reheated. The flavors will continue to develop, making it even more delicious.
What are some serving suggestions for this chili?
Serve the chili with cornbread or over rice for a complete meal.
