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Bradley Wright-Phillips struck a hat-trick and Thierry Henry was also on the scoresheet for Mike Petke's side, last season's Supporters' Shield winners.
The win, the Red Bulls' second in eight league games, lifted them into third in the Eastern Conference, while Houston – winless in five – slipped to eighth.
A fine passing move led to Henry being released down the right and the former Arsenal and Barcelona striker's cross found Wright-Phillips unmarked to poke in from close range.
The Costa Rican's slide ensured he held onto the ball before picking out the run of Wright-Phillips, who beat his marker and side-footed into the bottom corner.
Henry was at it again for the Red Bulls' third goal just after the hour mark.
Wright-Phillips' chance to complete his treble came from the penalty spot on 86 minutes, and he duly converted to top off the rout.
