Copycat Texas Roadhouse Seasoned Rice
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Seasoned Rice Recipe
Serve this flavorful seasoned rice with steak, grilled chicken, pork chops, ribs, or your favorite comfort food dinners for the perfect restaurant-style side dish.
This copycat Texas Roadhouse seasoned rice is buttery, savory, and packed with rich flavor in every bite. Made with fluffy rice, beef broth, butter, garlic, and savory seasonings, this easy homemade side dish tastes just like the popular steakhouse favorite.
The rice cooks up tender and flavorful while the seasonings create that signature warm savory taste everyone loves from the restaurant version. It’s simple, comforting, and pairs perfectly with almost any dinner.
Best of all, this easy seasoned rice recipe comes together quickly with simple pantry ingredients.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy restaurant copycat recipe
- Rich buttery flavor
- Perfect fluffy texture
- Great side dish for steak or chicken
- Simple pantry ingredients
- Family-friendly recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
Instructions
1. Cook the Onion & Garlic
In a large skillet or saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
Add diced onion and cook until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
2. Add the Rice
Add uncooked rice to the skillet.
Stir and cook for 1–2 minutes to lightly toast the rice.
3. Add the Liquid & Seasonings
Pour in beef broth.
Add:
- garlic salt
- onion powder
- paprika
- turmeric
- black pepper
- soy sauce
- parsley flakes
Stir well.
4. Simmer
Bring mixture to a boil.
Reduce heat to low.
Cover and simmer for:
- 18–20 minutes
Rice should become tender and fluffy.
5. Fluff & Serve
Remove from heat.
Fluff rice gently with a fork before serving.
Serve warm.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 6
Tips for the Best Seasoned Rice
Toast the Rice First
This adds extra flavor and helps keep the rice fluffy.
Use Beef Broth
Beef broth gives the rice its signature rich savory flavor.
Don’t Remove the Lid
Keeping the lid on helps the rice cook evenly.
Let Rice Rest
Allow rice to sit 5 minutes before fluffing.
Variations
Chicken Version
Use chicken broth instead of beef broth.
Spicy Rice
Add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
Garlic Butter Rice
Add extra butter and garlic.
Loaded Rice
Add sautéed mushrooms or peppers.
What to Serve with Texas Roadhouse Rice
- Steak
- Grilled chicken
- Pork chops
- BBQ ribs
- Salmon
- Meatloaf
- Burgers
Storage
- Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days
- Reheat with splash of broth or butter
- Freeze up to 2 months
This copycat Texas Roadhouse seasoned rice is buttery, fluffy, savory, and packed with rich homemade flavor. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this restaurant-style side dish pairs perfectly with steak, chicken, pork chops, and comforting family dinners.
