Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe
Bring the taste of Texas Roadhouse Chili into your very own kitchen with this copycat recipe. Fix yourself a warm bowl of comfort and curl up for the evening.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 medium yellow or white onion (diced)
- 2 pounds ground chuck (or beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
- 2 tablespoons diced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika (Spanish paprika)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 2 (14 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 cup jalapenos (sliced and seeded)
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons masa harina (or corn tortilla flour)
- optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, avocado slices, etc.
Directions
- 1
Warm the oil in a Dutch oven or large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-5 minutes until soft, stirring frequently. Add the garlic and ground beef and cook until the meat is browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the Italian seasonings, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, brown sugar, vinegar, tomatoes, beans, black pepper, salt, diced jalapenos, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
- 3
Simmer for about 10 minutes, then add masa harina to help thicken the chili. Cook for another 10 minutes, or until chili thickens.
- 4
Serve and top with sour cream, shredded cheese, tortilla chips, and avocado slices.