Description
Texas Roadhouse-Style Chili With or Without Beans: A thick, smoky, and hearty chili inspired by Texas Roadhouse that can be made with or without beans to suit your preference.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or halal ground turkey or lamb)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
- 1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans (optional)
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and sour cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the meat in the spices.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and broth. Stir well.
- Add beans if using. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot with toppings of your choice.
Notes
- Beans are optional; omit to make a bean-free Texas-style chili.
- Ground beef can be substituted with halal ground turkey or lamb for a halal version.
- For more heat, increase cayenne or add fresh jalapeño.
- Simmering for 25–30 minutes thickens the chili and deepens the flavors.
- Serve with toppings like shredded cheddar, green onions, and sour cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American (Texan-inspired)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240 ml)
- Calories: ~260
- Sugar: ~6 g
- Sodium: ~600 mg
- Fat: ~15 g
- Saturated Fat: ~6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~15 g
- Fiber: ~4 g
- Protein: ~20 g
- Cholesterol: ~60 mg
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