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texas roadhouse chili recipe with shredded cheddar and sliced jalapeno in a white bowl and spoon

Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe (Best Copycat Recipe)

Akshita
Thick, savory and a kiss of heat, here you have the Texas Roadhouse Chili recipe (copycat) from the iconic Texas Roadhouse restaurant chain.
5 from 7 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Bowls

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

STOVE TOP METHOD

  • Heat oil in a large pot on medium-high heat.
  • Sauté onions and garlic till the onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant.
  • Add in the ground beef and mix it using a spatula till the beef is evenly browned.
  • Once the beef is browned, add kidney beans, white vinegar, and crushed tomato sauce to the pot.
  • Add all of the spices and seasonings - the chili powder, cumin, paprika, brown sugar, black pepper, and salt - to the pan and stir to combine everything with the beef.
  • Once combined, reduce the stove to medium-low heat. Cover the pot with a lid and allow the Texas chili to simmer for 30-40 minutes.
  • Stir the chili occasionally to prevent it from burning.
  • Close with a lid and let it simmer for 30 to 40 minutes.
  • OPTIONAL STEP: Around 30 to 40 minutes, if the chili looks too watery, then add the flour. Mix and let it cook for another 10 to 15 minutes or until you feel the chili has reached the right thickness.
  • Once the chili has become slightly thick, you can remove it from the heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Serve it warm in a bowl. Top it off with some shredded cheddar cheese, sliced jalapenos, sour cream, crushed crackers, or any of your favorite toppings!

SLOW COOKER METHOD

  • Start by sautéing the onion and garlic in a separate pan until they become fragrant and the onions are soft. Then, transfer them to your slow cooker.
  • In your slow cooker, combine the sautéed onion and garlic with browned ground beef, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, vinegar, and all the spices and seasonings mentioned in the main recipe.
  • Cover the slow cooker and set it to the low heat setting. Allow the chili to simmer and meld those amazing flavors together for 6 hours. Alternatively, you can choose the high heat setting for 4 hours.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, check the chili's consistency. If it's too thin for your liking, you can add the all-purpose flour as a thickening agent. Let it cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  • After the cooking time is up, let the chili sit for a few minutes to cool slightly. Then, ladle it into bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings.
  • Your slow-cooked Texas Roadhouse Chili is ready to impress!

INSTANT POT METHOD

  • Use the Instant Pot's sauté function to cook the onion and garlic until they are fragrant and the onions are soft.
  • Add browned beef, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, vinegar, spices, and seasonings to the onions and garlic
  • Seal Instant Pot, set to pressure cook for 10 minutes on high.
  • Allow the pressure to release naturally for about 10 minutes before manually releasing any remaining pressure.
  • If you find the chili too thin for your liking, you can add the all-purpose flour. Use the Instant Pot's sauté function to thicken the chili for about 5-10 minutes.
  • Let the chili cool and then serve it in bowls. Top it with your favorite garnishes.

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Notes

BEST CHILI TOPPINGS
  • Sour Cream - Add some rich sour cream to the chili to bring down its heat. You can also add a sprinkle of green onions on top to add more flavor.
  • Shredded cheddar cheese – Adds a salty flavor. Other kinds of shredded cheese would work well too such as Pepper Jack, queso, and Havarti.
  • Tortilla chips - If you enjoy a bit of crunch with a hearty bowl of chili, tortilla chips are a great choice.
  • Avocado - It balances the spiciness and complements the flavor of ground beef in the chili
  • Jalapenos - Spicy and flavorful, you can serve pickled or fresh ones.
  • Diced onion – They add a nice crunch. Red onions are our favorite
  • Bacon crumbles – Fry bacon to a crisp and then crumble it before adding it on top of the chili. They add loads of flavor and crunchy texture to it.
TIPS
  • Use high-quality ground beef for the best-tasting hearty bowl of chili.
  • Make sure to use fresh seasonings that have been opened in the last six months.
  • If you’d prefer a less greasy chili, drain off any fat that accumulates after cooking the meat.
  • Add all-purpose flour to thicken the chili if it is too watery.
  • This copycat texas roadhouse chili recipe can be made in a slow cooker or Instant Pot. The best way to do this is to brown the beef, garlic, and onions in a skillet. Then add the other ingredients to the slow cooker or Instant Pot. Cook on low setting for 6 hours or high setting for 4 hours.
STORE
The leftover chili tastes even better in my opinion. The ingredients marinate together to make it taste amazing the next day. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
This flavorful chili is also perfect for long-term meal prep. Once the chili is at room temperature, move it to freezer-safe bags or containers and freeze it.
They can stay frozen for up to 3 months. I prefer to freeze it as an individual serving for easy defrosting.
NOTE: Make sure not to leave your chili out for longer than 2 hours at room temperature.
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