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Texas Roadhouse Texas Red Chili
Available sizes
Texas Red Chili Cup (With Beans) $3.99 · 240 calTexas Red Chili Bowl (With Beans) $4.99 · 480 cal
Made-from-scratch recipe, topped with cheddar cheese and onions
About Texas Roadhouse Texas Red Chili
Texas Red Chili is the cheapest hot food on the entire menu: a $3.99 cup or $4.99 bowl of ground beef chili with beans, topped with cheddar and onions on request. The cup runs 240 calories, the bowl 480, and either one turns any order into a bigger meal for pocket change.
It leans classic roadside chili rather than competition-style: beefy, tomato-backed, mild enough for anyone, warming rather than burning. Regulars pour the cup over cheese fries or a baked potato, two menu hacks the kitchen has seen a thousand times and respects.
Texas Roadhouse Texas Red Chili Calories
Calories vary by size. Here's the breakdown for each Texas Red Chili option:
| Size | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Red Chili Cup (With Beans) | 240 cal | $3.99 |
| Texas Red Chili Bowl (With Beans) | 480 cal | $4.99 |
* Calorie values are approximate and may vary by location and preparation.
How to Make Texas Roadhouse Texas Red Chili at Home
A pot of beefy, tomato-backed chili with beans, mild enough for the table and deep enough to stand alone. One pot, ninety minutes, better the next day.
Ingredients
6 servings
Chili
- 2 lbs ground beef, 80/20
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 15 oz can kidney beans, drained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1½ tsp salt
Instructions
0 of 4 steps
- 1Brown the beef hard in a Dutch oven, breaking it into crumbles. Do not drain all the fat. · 10 min
- 2Add onion and garlic, cook 4 minutes, then bloom the spices in the fat for 1 minute. · 6 minTip: Toasting the chili powder in fat wakes it up. Raw spice equals flat chili.
- 3Add tomatoes, beans and broth. Simmer uncovered on low, 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. · 60 min
- 4Salt to taste and serve topped with cheddar and diced onion. · 3 min
Pro Tips
- Chili improves overnight; make it a day early when you can.
- Too thick, add broth; too thin, simmer longer. It forgives everything.
- A square of dark chocolate stirred in at the end deepens it, quietly.
Variations
No-Bean Texas Purist
Drop the beans, add another half pound of beef, and call it red.
Spicy Pot
One diced jalapeño with the onions and 1/2 tsp cayenne with the spices.
Serving Ideas
- Over cheese fries, the Roadhouse hack made legal at home.
- On a baked potato with cheddar and sour cream.
- Cornbread on the side turns it into supper.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the chili?
A cup is $3.99 (240 calories), a bowl is $4.99 (480 calories), with cheddar and onion toppings on request.
Does Texas Roadhouse chili have beans?
Yes, the menu version includes beans along with ground beef, which Texas purists note and forgive.
Is the chili spicy?
Mild to medium, family-safe warmth rather than heat. Hot sauce on the table covers the gap.
Can I get chili on my fries or potato?
Yes, over cheese fries or a baked potato, the two classic add-ons.
Is chili the cheapest item on the menu?
The $3.99 cup ties with the standard $3.49 sides as the cheapest food orders in the building.