This Texas chili recipe captures the bold flavors and hearty ingredients that make roadhouse chili a favorite comfort food. Perfect for a hearty dinner or as a game day recipe, this easy chili is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Hearty Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe

This chili features a rich blend of ground beef, beans, and spices, simmered to perfection for a robust flavor. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Chopped green onions and shredded cheese for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the Beef: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Add Ingredients: Stir in the kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using.
3. Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
4. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning as needed. If you prefer a thicker chili, let it simmer uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.
5. Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and top with chopped green onions and shredded cheese if desired. Serve hot with cornbread or tortilla chips.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 50 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 6 bowls
• Calories: 350kcal
• Fat: 20g
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 20g