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A bowl of chili with beans and jalapenos.
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Texas Roadhouse Chili Copycat Recipe

Meaty, spicy, and packed with flavor, this copycat Texas Roadhouse Chili is delicious and easy to make!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chili, copycat chili, texas roadhouse chili
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 344kcal
Author: Chef Jenn

Ingredients

  • ½ yellow onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 jalapenos seeds removed, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1½ cups crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ tablespoon vinegar
  • 15.5 ounces canned red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons masa harina

Optional toppings

Instructions

  • Add the diced onion to a large skillet and add the oil. Sauté for 8-10 minutes until tender and onions translucent. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.  
  • Add the beef and brown the beef, breaking it up as you cook it. Cook for about 8 minutes until no longer pink, then drain off any fat.
  • Add the diced jalapeno and spices to the skillet with the beef and cook an additional minute.
  •  Add the tomatoes, sugar, beans, and vinegar to the beef and mix. Cover and lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.  
  • Remove the lid and stir in the masa harina to thicken the chili. Cover the chili and cook on low for an additional 10 minutes.
  •  Let cool and serve topped with sliced jalapeños or with shredded cheese, sour cream, corn chips, cornbread, and or crackers.  

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Like it spicy? Add the jalapeno seeds and all, or remove them for a toned-down version.
  • Fresh spices make all the difference! Chili powder loses flavor over time. 
  • Don't rush the simmering; it allows flavors to combine. 
  • This is a secret ingredient for thickening and adding a subtle corn flavor. You can find it in Mexican specialty stores or in the Mexican aisle of your grocery store.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 584mg | Potassium: 726mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1488IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 5mg