Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe: 5 Easy Steps to Hearty Flavor
This Texas Roadhouse chili recipe delivers hearty, meaty flavor with a signature smoky spice blend. Slow-simmered with ground or cubed beef, tomatoes, and bold seasoning, it’s a comforting, one-pot, bean-free chili perfect for cozy nights or entertaining a crowd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
- Category: Soups and stews
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Prep Essentials
- 2 lbs ground chuck (80/20) or a mix of ground chuck and cubed stew beef
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Signature Seasoning Blend
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
Pantry Staples
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- One 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (fire-roasted if available)
- One 15-oz can of tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth (low sodium recommended)
- 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil (for browning)
- Optional: 1 tsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Pat the meat dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Brown half the meat in hot oil, then remove it, and repeat with the second half.
- Sauté the onion in the same pot until translucent. Add garlic and tomato paste, and cook until fragrant.
- Return all meat to the pot, sprinkle with pre-mixed spices, and stir to toast.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Simmer uncovered for 60–75 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chili is thick and the beef is tender.
- Let rest covered for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Pat the meat dry for the best browning and flavor. Simmer gently to avoid tough beef. This chili is even better the next day and freezes well for meal prep. Adjust cayenne or add jalapeño for extra heat if desired.
Keywords: chili, Texas Roadhouse, beef, one-pot, comfort food, spicy