Classic Beef ChiliClassic Beef Chili
Classic Beef Chili

Classic Beef Chili

There’s nothing quite like the hearty goodness of a classic beef chili to warm you up from the inside out. Whether you’re prepping meals for the week, gearing up for a big game day tailgate or simply craving a comforting dish, this recipe has you covered. Packed with rich flavors and just the right amount of spice, it’s the perfect go-to for any fall or winter occasion.
Yoko Segawa of Yoko’s Kitchen
Yoko Segawa of Yoko’s Kitchen
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Recipe - Heinen's of Rocky River
Bowl of Classic Beef Chili with sour cream, onions, cheese, and chips on top
Classic Beef Chili
Prep Time5 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time45 Minutes
Ingredients
2 Tbsp. Heinen's extra virgin olive oil
8 oz. Heinen's recipe ready diced onion
8 oz. Heinen's recipe ready diced bell pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb. Heinen's beef chili meat
¼ cup Heinen's tomato paste
2 Tbsp. Heinen's chili powder
2 tsp. Heinen's ground cumin
1 ½ tsp. Heinen's oregano
1 tsp. Heinen's smoked paprika
A dash of Heinen's cayenne pepper
1 ½ tsp. salt
A dash of pepper
1 can of Heinen's kidney beans, drained
1 can Heinen's fire roasted diced tomato
1 cup Heinen's beef broth
Sour cream
Shredded cheese
Green onions
Frito scoops
Directions
  1. In a large pot, heat 1 Tbsp. of oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and cook until soft, for about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, for about 1 minute. Remove the pot and set aside.
  2. Increase the heat to medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 Tbsp. of oil. Add beef and stir to cook until browned, breaking the meat into small pieces. Work in batches if necessary.
  3. Add cooked vegetables back into the pot. Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper and cook until fragrant, for about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the can of drained beans, canned tomato and beef broth. Bring it to a boil and simmer, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes. Reduce the heat to low of necessary to maintain a gentle simmer. Add more broth if it becomes too thick. Taste and season with more salt and pepper, if necessary.
  5. Serve in bowls and top with sour cream, shredded cheese, and green onions. Serve with Fritos Scoops.
5 minutes
Prep Time
45 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings

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Makes 4 servings
2 Tbsp. Heinen's extra virgin olive oil
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8 oz. Heinen's recipe ready diced onion
Green Onions
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8 oz. Heinen's recipe ready diced bell pepper
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 lb. Heinen's beef chili meat
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¼ cup Heinen's tomato paste
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2 Tbsp. Heinen's chili powder
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2 tsp. Heinen's ground cumin
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1 ½ tsp. Heinen's oregano
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1 tsp. Heinen's smoked paprika
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A dash of Heinen's cayenne pepper
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1 ½ tsp. salt
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A dash of pepper
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1 can of Heinen's kidney beans, drained
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1 can Heinen's fire roasted diced tomato
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1 cup Heinen's beef broth
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Sour cream
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Shredded cheese
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Green onions
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Frito scoops
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Directions

  1. In a large pot, heat 1 Tbsp. of oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and cook until soft, for about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, for about 1 minute. Remove the pot and set aside.
  2. Increase the heat to medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 Tbsp. of oil. Add beef and stir to cook until browned, breaking the meat into small pieces. Work in batches if necessary.
  3. Add cooked vegetables back into the pot. Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper and cook until fragrant, for about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the can of drained beans, canned tomato and beef broth. Bring it to a boil and simmer, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes. Reduce the heat to low of necessary to maintain a gentle simmer. Add more broth if it becomes too thick. Taste and season with more salt and pepper, if necessary.
  5. Serve in bowls and top with sour cream, shredded cheese, and green onions. Serve with Fritos Scoops.