Morton's Founders Klaus Fritsch and Arnie Morton
Klaus Fritsch and Arnie Morton, circa 1978

For Klaus Fritsch and Arnie Morton to start the Morton’s concept in 1978, you know they had to be pretty intelligent guys.  Today, Klaus is sharing more of his wisdom…and his recipe for chili!  We’re continuing our ‘Fridays and Football’ series leading up to the Super Bowl with a  little bit of comfort food that will be perfect for your football party.  Not only is it delicious, but it’s something you can make in advance, leaving you with more time to spend on the couch and with your fellow fans!

Klaus’ Secret Chili
Makes 1 ½ gallons

4 Tbls. Salad Oil
4 cups Spanish Onions, ¼ inch dice
6 Tbls. Garlic, minced
3 lbs Boneless, Chuck roast, trimmed of fat and silver skin, ¼ inch dice
Klaus' Secret Chili Recipe from Morton's The Steakhouse8 Tbls. Chili Powder
2 Tbls. Ground Cumin
1 Tbls. Salt
2 tsps. Black Pepper, ground
2 cups Water
2 Tbls. Beef Base
4 cans Diced Tomatoes, Hunts, 14.5 oz. can with juice
4 cans Chili Beans, Bush, in hot sauce, 16 oz. cans
2 cans Tomato Sauce, Hunts, 8 oz. can

1. Place stock pot on burner over med-low heat. Add salad oil to the stock pot. Add onion and minced garlic. Cook over medium low heat for approx.8 minutes until onions start to soften. Add diced chuck roast and cook for 5 minutes while continuing to stir.
2. Add chili powder, ground cumin, salt and ground black pepper. Mixed thoroughly and cook for another 1 1/2 minutes.
3. Add water, beef base, diced tomatoes, chili beans, bay leaves and tomato sauce. Mix together thoroughly.
4. Reduce heat to low and slowly, very slowly, simmer for 2 hours, stirring frequently so chili does not burn on the bottom of the pot.
5. Adjust chili’s thickness with water if necessary. Remove bay leaves from the chili.
6. Place finished chili in a storage container and let stand 24 hours in the cooler before reheating and serving.

Check back with us next Friday, when we’re going to share one of Troy Aikman’s favorite recipes.  He’s “keeping it classy” with Seared Sesame Crusted Tuna…perfect for your more sophisticated football fans!

Enjoy!

Chris Rook
Corporate Chef
Morton’s The Steakhouse

If you’re looking for someone else to do the cooking on Super Bowl Sunday, Morton’s has you covered!  Join us in the bar for appetizers, reserve a private room with state-of-the-art AV, get Morton’s Prime To Go or call in your Prime Platter order for an easy option!  (Hours and participation vary by location.)