Description
Hearty Texas Roadhouse Chili brings bold southwestern flavors straight from Texas cowboy kitchens. Robust beef, smoky spices, and rich beans create a comforting meal that satisfies deep hunger and warms hungry souls.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) Ground beef (80%/20% lean)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Garlic (fresh diced cloves)
Vegetables and Spices:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) Onion (diced yellow or white)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Jalapenos (diced)
- 2 teaspoons (10 grams) Cumin powder
- 2 teaspoons (10 grams) Chili powder (mild)
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) Smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) Black pepper
- 2 teaspoons (10 grams) Salt
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 grams) Crushed red pepper flakes
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) Brown sugar
- 2 14-ounce (400 grams) Canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 14-ounce (400 grams) Kidney beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) White vinegar
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) Beef broth
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) Masa harina
Instructions
- Sear the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat until thoroughly browned, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain excess fat completely to prevent greasy texture.
- Introduce diced onions, minced garlic, and chopped jalapeños into the pot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until vegetables become fragrant and slightly translucent.
- Incorporate a robust blend of spices including cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, brown sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes. Toast spices for 1-2 minutes to intensify their aromatic qualities.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, and white vinegar. Reduce heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer gently for approximately 20 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent scorching.
- Create a thickening agent by whisking masa harina with beef broth until completely smooth. Slowly integrate this mixture into the chili, continuing to cook for an additional 10 minutes until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Transfer the chili into serving bowls. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, diced red onions, and optional toppings like sour cream or fresh cilantro for added complexity and visual appeal.
Notes
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent excess grease, ensuring a cleaner, more concentrated chili flavor.
- Toast spices before adding liquid ingredients to unlock deeper, more complex taste profiles and enhance overall aroma.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes or selecting milder jalapeños for those with sensitive palates.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg