Chef-mate Beef Chili No Beans #10 Can, 6 lb 10 oz — Fully Cooked, Ready-to-Serve, Shelf-Stable for Foodservice

This hearty chili combines seasoned ground beef, beef juices, and selected spices for a robust, roadhouse-style flavor and firm texture. Packaged in an easy-to-stack #10 can, it arrives fully cooked under pressure to reduce metallic or canned notes and to protect flavor integrity. Because it’s ready to eat straight from the can, it’s ideal for cafeterias, concession stands, catering, and busy kitchens that need consistent taste, long steam table hold times, and straightforward portioning.

How is Chef-mate Beef Chili processed to preserve flavor?

Chef-mate cooks this chili before canning using pressurized cooking, which prevents scorching and aggressive boiling during processing. That method reduces the tinny or overcooked flavor you sometimes get from canned products and helps preserve meat texture and spice balance.

• Cooked-before-canning under pressure for flavor protection
• Aim to prevent scorching and boiling during processing
• Maintains meat texture and spice clarity

What are practical serving options for a #10 can in a commercial kitchen?

The 6 lb 10 oz #10 can delivers many portions and fits steam tables and prep stations well. Serve it as a main, use it as a topping, or integrate it into recipes that require a rich, meaty chili component.

• Standard portion: about 1 cup per serving with rolls or sides
• Great as a topping for nachos, burgers, baked potatoes
• Ready-to-heat for steam tables with up to 8 hours holding time

How do I store and reheat unopened and opened cans?

Unopened cans are shelf-stable and stackable for easy storage in dry, cool pantry or storeroom spaces. After opening, refrigerate unused portions in covered containers and use within standard food-safety timeframes for best quality.

• #10 can is shelf-stable until opened—no refrigeration required
• Refrigerate leftover chili promptly and transfer to sealed containers
• Heat gently on stovetop or in steam table before serving

What makes this chili a time-saver for foodservice operators?

Being fully cooked and ready-to-serve reduces prep time and labor, while consistent texture and flavor minimize daily recipe adjustments. The product’s superior steam table holding time helps maintain quality over service periods, cutting waste and improving service speed.

• Fully cooked—no raw handling or long simmering required
• Consistent formulation for predictable yields and costs
• 8-hour steam table hold time reduces need for frequent replacements

Who is this for: Chef-mate Beef Chili without Beans is built for busy professional kitchens, concession operators, catering services, and institutions that need dependable, bulk-format chili with authentic meat-forward flavor. It suits teams that value straightforward storage, fast service, and consistent portions—when you want honest, unfussy food that performs day after day.

Ingredients

WATER, BEEF, TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), COOKED BEEF, TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (SOY FLOUR, CARAMEL COLOR), SPICES, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, 2% OR LESS OF ROLLED OATS, PAPRIKA, SALT, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS.