Texas Roadhouse Chili
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5
Texas Roadhouse Chili
Description
Texas Roadhouse Chili brings together tender stew meat cut into bite-sized pieces, sautéed with diced white onion and garlic to develop a flavorful base. A robust seasoning mix of chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, and brown sugar coats the meat, complemented by crushed tomatoes and red kidney beans for body and richness. The addition of white vinegar adds a mild tang that brightens the overall flavor. Cornmeal is stirred in and simmered slowly to thicken the chili, creating a satisfying and hearty consistency.
The chili's flavor profile includes smoky and earthy tones from the smoked paprika and cumin that blend with the slight sweetness from brown sugar. The cheddar cheese topping melts over the warm chili, while sliced green onions contribute freshness and texture contrast. The chili can be served alone or with sides such as cornbread or crackers.
Simmering the chili allows the flavors to meld and the meat to tenderize. Letting it rest briefly after cooking helps the chili thicken slightly. Adding the cheese and green onions just before serving ensures they retain their distinctive texture and flavor impact.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs stew meat cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 white onion finely diced
- 1 Tbsp garlic minced
- 2 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 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 the olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium high heat. Sauté the onions until softened and translucent.
- Add in the beef and brown it with a wooden spoon (approximately 5-6 minutes). Then stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minutes to aromatic.
- Then add in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, brown sugar, black pepper and salt. Stir until the meat is coated with the seasonings. Then stir in the crushed tomatoes, red kidney beans and vinegar.
- Simmer for approximately 15 minutes. Stir every 5-7 minutes.
- Then stir in the cornmeal and cook for 10-15 minutes on low to thicken the chili.
- Then remove the chili from the heat, let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Then serve warm topped with the cheddar cheese and green onions. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 468 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 468kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 738mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 1177mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1766IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 246mg | 25% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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