


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

Recipe - Heinen's of Rocky River

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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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

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Directions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve in bowls and top with sour cream, shredded cheese, and green onions. Serve with Fritos Scoops.