This 30-minute Texas Roadhouse Chili recipe is a hearty dish with smokey, sweet, and spicy flavors. The recipe is easy to make with comforting ingredients that are sure to please everyone.
1 ½cupbeef brothoptional chicken, bone or veggie broth
1(15 oz)canred kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
1(8 oz)tomato sauce
1 ½tablespoonsolive oil
2clovesgarlicminced
1white oniondiced
2tablespoonschili powder
2tablespoonscumin
1tablespoonsmoked paprika
1 ½tablespoonbrown sugar
½teaspoonblack pepper
2teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonred pepper flakes
Toppings
jalapenos sliced and seeded
sour cream
green onions chopped
cheddar cheese
avocado
tortilla chips
Instructions
Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the chopped onions and garlic.
Cook until translucent and fragrant, then add the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks.
Once the beef has browned (around 6 minutes cooking), add the cumin powder, smoked paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, salt and pepper, and tomato paste.
Stir well to incorporate the spices into the beef, then add the kidney beans, beef broth, crushed tomatoes, and tomato sauce.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the chili simmer for 25 minutes uncovered. Stir occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom and burning.
Once the chili has reduced and thickened nicely, remove the skillet from the heat and leave it to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Serve with a selection of toppings and a side of rice.
Recipe Notes
Slow cookingIf you're looking for an even easier way to make this Texas Roadhouse chili, you can use a slow cooker or Instant Pot. Simply brown the beef, garlic, and onions in a skillet, then add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker or Instant Pot and cook on low setting for 6 hours or high setting for 4 hours.