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Texas Roadhouse Copycat Seasoned Rice Recipe

A mound of golden texas roadhouse seasoned rice topped with bright green chopped scallions on a white plate.
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Make the flavorful, restaurant-style seasoned rice from Texas Roadhouse at home with this easy copycat recipe. This side dish pairs perfectly with steak.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (for color)
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the white rice to the saucepan. Stir constantly and toast the rice for 5 to 7 minutes until it turns a light golden brown color. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  3. Add the chopped onion, celery, and green bell pepper to the saucepan. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth. Add the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, and cayenne pepper, if using. Stir everything together.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  6. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for an additional 10 minutes. Do not remove the lid during this resting period.
  7. Fluff the seasoned rice gently with a fork before serving.

Notes

  • To achieve the authentic color, do not skip the turmeric; it provides the signature yellow hue.
  • Using low-sodium chicken broth helps you control the final salt level.
  • For a richer flavor, you can substitute half of the chicken broth with beef broth.

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