Texas Roadhouse Chili

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed

Optional toppings:

• shredded cheddar cheese
• sour cream
• chopped green onions
• chopped jalapenos

Instructions:

1. In a large pot or dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pot with the ground beef. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables are tender.
3. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, and pinto beans to the pot. Stir to combine.
5. Bring the chili to a simmer and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and let the chili simmer for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Serve the chili hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, and chopped jalapenos, if desired.

Enjoy your homemade Texas Roadhouse Chili!