Texas Roadhouse steaks use USDA Choice beef that can be obtained at home. The main difference comes from seasoning rather than a unique meat type. The chain’s sirloin seasoning is no longer widely sold online, but its ingredients list indicates salt and sugar as key components. MSG is important for the characteristic flavor, and dehydrated garlic and onions plus turmeric and paprika can help round out the taste. A smoky flavor is also needed, achievable by smoking steaks on a grill or adding a small amount of liquid smoke to the seasoning. Cooking method matters as well, since a flat-top grill provides even heat and a strong crust, though a charcoal grill can still produce similar results.
"Texas Roadhouse uses USDA Choice beef for its steaks, something that can easily be acquired by anyone. While the quality meat offers a fair amount of marbling, it's the seasoning that sets our homemade steaks apart from the god-tier offerings at the Roadhouse."
"While its ingredients list can still be found, the company doesn't help us out by listing "spices" as one of the components. However, salt and sugar are the two main ingredients needed for recreating Texas Roadhouse steaks. But that's not all. Although it's often left out of copycat Texas Roadhouse steak seasoning recipes, MSG is important for getting that mouthwatering quality the chain's steaks are known for."
"In addition to a good seasoning blend, you'll also need a smoky flavor for Texas Roadhouse-like steaks. It's unclear how the restaurant achieves this, but you can get a similar taste by smoking your steaks on the grill or adding a touch of liquid smoke to the seasoning blend."
"The restaurant uses a flat-top grill, which allows them to cook multiple steaks at a time while heating them evenly, resulting in a perfect crust. However, you can still get Texas Roadhouse-quality steaks with a charcoal grill."
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