Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe – Easy & Hearty Dinner
This Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe is the perfect cozy dinner. Made with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and bold spices, it’s hearty yet beginner-friendly. Simmered to perfection, this chili is rich, flavorful, and ready for all your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1½ lbs ground beef
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 15 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 15 oz can black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 15 oz can red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional, for heat
- Optional Toppings: shredded cheddar cheese tortilla chips, red onion, green onion, sour cream
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5 minutes until browned.
- Stir in brown sugar, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook 30 seconds to release flavor.
- Add beef broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Stir well.
- Mix in black beans and kidney beans. Add cayenne if you want extra spice.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chili thickens.
- Serve hot with cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, red onion, green onion, or sour cream.
Notes
For a thicker Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe, let it simmer longer uncovered. For a twist, swap ground beef with turkey for a leaner version.
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Calories: 340
Protein: 24g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fat: 14g
Fiber: 8g
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 640mg
Calories: 340
Protein: 24g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fat: 14g
Fiber: 8g
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 640mg