Texas Roadhouse Rice
This copycat Texas Roadhouse Rice is a savory, buttery side dish seasoned with soy sauce, paprika, and cayenne, turned into a hearty meal with the addition of seared steak bites.
Pin Share Print Servings: 4 bowl
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $12
Equipment
- 1 Large pot (With lid)
- 1 Skillet (For steak)
- 1 Knife (For prep)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups white rice - Long-grain, uncooked
- 3 cups beef broth - Or chicken broth
- 4 tablespoon butter - Divided
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce - For umami
- ½ onion - Diced
- 1 teaspoon paprika - Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder - Seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper - Optional heat
- 1 lb steak - Sirloin cubes (optional topping)
- 1 tablespoon parsley - Fresh garnish
Instructions
- Sauté onion in 2 tablespoon butter until soft. Add rice and toast for 2 minutes.
- Add broth, soy sauce, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Sear steak cubes in a separate pan with olive oil until browned.
- Stir remaining butter into rice, fluff, and top with steak and parsley.
Notes
Toasting the rice in butter before adding liquid is the secret to the nutty flavor and fluffy texture. Use beef broth for a richer, darker rice color.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 450kcal (23%) | Carbohydrates: 45g (15%) | Protein: 25g (50%) | Fat: 18g (28%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 65mg (22%) | Sodium: 850mg (37%) | Potassium: 400mg (11%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 10mg (12%) | Calcium: 40mg (4%) | Iron: 3mg (17%)