Description
Savor bold Texas Roadhouse steak seasoning, a robust blend of spices that elevates home-grilled steaks with restaurant-quality flavor. Home cooks can easily recreate this signature mix, bringing steakhouse magic directly to their kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spices:
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
Powdered Seasonings:
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cornstarch
Sweetener and Salt:
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine kosher salt, brown sugar, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, paprika, chili powder, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl or airtight container. Thoroughly blend the spices using a whisk or by sealing and shaking the container until ingredients are uniformly distributed.
- Select a premium steak cut such as filet mignon or ribeye. Use clean paper towels to meticulously dry the meat’s surface, eliminating excess moisture to promote optimal seasoning adherence.
- Generously apply the spice blend to both surfaces of the steak, firmly pressing the mixture into the meat using gentle, even pressure to maximize flavor penetration and create a robust seasoning crust.
- Allow the seasoned steaks to rest at ambient temperature for approximately 40 minutes, which helps tenderize the meat and enables the spices to deeply infuse into the protein.
- Heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet to high temperature, ensuring the cooking surface is scorching hot to achieve a perfect sear and develop a delectable caramelized exterior.
- Carefully place the seasoned steaks onto the heated surface, cooking undisturbed for 4-5 minutes to create a rich, golden-brown crust and lock in the meat’s natural juices.
- Using tongs, delicately flip the steaks and continue cooking until reaching the desired internal temperature: 125°F (52°C) for rare, 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare, 145°F (63°C) for medium.
- Remove steaks from heat and let them rest for 5-7 minutes, allowing the internal juices to redistribute throughout the meat, ensuring a moist and flavorful dining experience.
Notes
- Discover the secret behind Texas Roadhouse’s legendary steak seasoning that transforms ordinary cuts into restaurant-quality masterpieces.
- Mixing spices in advance saves precious cooking time and ensures consistent flavor every single time you prepare steak.
- Combining sweet and savory ingredients creates a complex seasoning blend that caramelizes beautifully during high-heat cooking.
- Kosher salt acts as the primary flavor enhancer, while brown sugar provides a subtle sweet crust that locks in moisture and creates delicious caramelization.
- Store this homemade seasoning in an airtight container for up to three months, making meal preparation quick and effortless for spontaneous steak nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 9 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: <1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg