The Secret Ingredient: Why Quality Ground Beef Takes Your Chili to the Next Level

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bowl of ground beef chili made with quality schweid and sons ground beef. topped with shredded cheese, jalapenos, red peppers, onions, and corn crisps

The Secret Ingredient: Why Quality Ground Beef Takes Your Chili to the Next Level

February 12, 2026 | Sophia Vitale

In our neck of the woods, we're deep into sweater weather, which also means it’s still comfort food weather. A hearty bowl of chili can be just the thing to warm you up and satisfy your taste buds with great flavor. But how tasty and flavorful it is depends on... READ MORE

Batch Cooking with Ground Beef: Easy Freezer Meals for Busy Weeks

February 11, 2026 | Sophia Vitale

Between work, kids, errands, and everything else life throws at us, getting a wholesome dinner on the table can feel like a heroic feat. That’s why making ground beef freezer meals is one of the best kitchen habits you can adopt. With just a little prep when you do have... READ MORE

two raw burger patties with an 80/20 lean to fat ratio

What’s The Deal with Fat in Ground Beef?

January 30, 2026 | Sophia Vitale

If you’ve ever stood in the meat aisle staring at those numbers on a ground beef label (75/25, 80/20, 85/15, 90/10), you might have wondered: What’s the deal with fat in ground beef? Does more fat mean more flavor? Is it unhealthy? And what’s the difference between all these ratios... READ MORE

Cook up some Sliders for the ultimate at home tailgating party! Pictured are packaged Schweid & Sons Signature Blend Sliders with cooked sliders topped with tomatoes and pickles

Host the Ultimate At-Home Tailgating Party

October 29, 2025 | Sophia Vitale

When football season is in full swing, few things rival the excitement of gathering with friends to cheer on your favorite team. But once the temps dip below freezing, tailgating at the stadium can lose its charm. The solution? Bring the party home. An At-Home Tailgating Party lets you stay... READ MORE

tailgate with friends around the grill during the fall or winter

The Ultimate Cold-Weather Tailgate Plan

October 10, 2025 | Sophia Vitale

Get ready, because Fall is here and it’s time for one of the greatest American pastimes. That’s right, it’s tailgating season! Tailgating extends to any kind of sporting event, but it’s most commonly associated with professional, college, and high school football games. But as Fall slowly approaches Winter, and football... READ MORE