Method

  1. Cube the roast into ¾" pieces, season with salt & pepper, sear in batches so they don't steam each other.
  2. Remove last batch, add sausage and cook until just brown (maybe do this in two batches so it gets caramelized). Remove sausage and add onions & peppers (all small dice). Sauté until onions are translucent.
  3. Add garlic, sauté until garlic is aromatic (about a minute).
  4. Add enough flour to make a roux (probably about a half cup, but use your judgment) and stir for about 1-2 minutes (until it just turns a little darker).
  5. Deglaze with about ¾ cup red wine and let reduce for about 2 minutes.
  6. Add tomatoes with juice and about ½ Tbsp Sriracha, cook for about 3-4 minutes.
  7. Add all meat back in pot, season with:
  8. About 1 Tbsp each of all three Chili Powders (Ancho, California, and New Mexico)
  9. ½ Tbsp Paprika
  10. 1 tsp Cumin
  11. 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
  12. ½ Tbsp Oregano
  13. Pinch of red chili flakes
  14. Stir to combine.
  15. Add up to 2 bottles of beer (just don't go more than about 1 inch over the top of the stew or it will be watery). If you happen to need more liquid, just use water.
  16. Let simmer for about 2 hours or until meat is almost perfectly tender, then add beans and cook for about 15 minutes.