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A bowl of Texas Roadhouse Chili topped with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions, surrounded by a striped napkin, a spoon, and small bowls of extra cheese and green onions.
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5 from 25 votes

Texas Roadhouse Chili

Easy and delicious Texas Roadhouse Chili. All the flavors of your favorite restaurants chili made at home with this easy copycat recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Let Sit5 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Chilis
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $20.70 Recipe, $3.45 per Serving

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Stew Meat cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 White Onion finely diced
  • 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 2 Tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 can Crushed Tomatoes 15 oz
  • 1 can Red Kidney Beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1 Tbsp White Vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp Cornmeal
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese for serving
  • 2 Green Onions sliced (for serving)

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add 1 finely diced white onion and sauté until softened and translucent.
  • Add 2 lbs stew meat cut into 1-inch pieces and brown the beef for approximately 5–6 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
  • Stir in 1 tablespoon minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir until the beef is evenly coated with the seasonings.
  • Stir in 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes, 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed red kidney beans, and 1 tablespoon white vinegar.
  • Bring the chili to a simmer and cook for approximately 15 minutes, stirring every 5–7 minutes.
  • Stir in 2 tablespoons cornmeal and reduce the heat to low. Cook for an additional 10–15 minutes until the chili thickens.
  • Remove the chili from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  • Serve warm topped with 1 cup cheddar cheese and 2 sliced green onions.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 738mg | Potassium: 1177mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1766IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 246mg | Iron: 8mg
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