Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe Copycat

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Total Time: 1

Servings:

Calories: 507kcal

This Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe Copycat is a delicious rendition inspired by the famous restaurant.

1 teaspoon oil or cooking spray
2 lbs Ground beef 85% lean
1 cup Onion chopped
2 tablespoon Garlic - freshly chopped 2 teaspoon garlic powder can be substituted in a pinch.
2 tablespoon Chili powder
2 teaspoon Cumin
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend or oregano
2 teaspoon Smoked paprika or regular
2 teaspoon Salt or to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper
28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon Brown sugar - or white sugar or to taste
1¼ cups Beef broth not low sodium
2 medium Fresh jalapeños serranos for more heat, bell peppers for less
½ teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes- for added heat or to taste
14.5 ounce Canned pinto beans - you can leave the beans out or use another kind like black beans, kidney beans.
2 tablespoon Masa harina
¼ cup water
Toppings like shredded cheddar cheese dice white onions, chopped green onions, chopped cilantro, diced avocado.

Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add a bit of oil or spray with cooking spray. Add beef and cook, breaking it apart until cooked through and no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease.
Add chopped onions and garlic, chili powder, cumin, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions have softened, about 5 minutes.
Add canned crushed tomatoes, brown sugar, beef broth, chopped jalapeños, crushed red pepper flakes, and canned pinto beans if using. Stir until well combined and cook for 20 to 30 minutes.
In a small bowl add the masa harina. Add ¼ cup water or beef broth and mix well until combined and no lumps remain. Add masa harina to the the chili and simmer on low heat for an additional 15 minutes.
Serve with toppings.

Once plated, add a dollop of sour cream to the top of your chili for a creamy twist that balances out the spice. Top with Fritos for a classic Frito Pie.
Top with chopped red onions and shredded cheddar cheese just like the restaurant chain.
Serve with a side of cornbread, saltine crackers, or tortilla chips.