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Texas Roadhouse Holds A One-Of-A-Kind Meat Contest With A Hefty Prize By Tiffany Betts Sept. 28, 2025 4:09 pm EST

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When it comes to steakhouses, Texas Roadhouse has become a top choice for diners across the country. One reason is because it uses fresh, USDA Choice beef for all of the steaks on its menu . Plus, the company is known for employing professional meat cutters at each location. These unsung heroes are recognized for their expertise and precision through an annual National Meat Cutting Challenge (NMCC) with the chance to win $25,000 and earn the title of Meat Cutter of the Year.

In 2001, Texas Roadhouse created the Meat Hero program to celebrate the daily work that its meat cutters put into preparing its steaks,

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