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Copycat Texas Roadhouse Steak Rub

Just a few simple seasonings is all you need to make the best dry steak rub recipe to compliment the amazing flavors in your chicken or steak, and tastes just like the Texas Roadhouse restaurant!

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A seasoned steak on a grill with kitchen tongs lifting it up.

The best part is that this steak seasoning recipe is super-duper easy. Simplicity is often the way to go when you’re dealing with meat. The hardest part of all is not to fiddle with it on the grill- don’t do it. Leave it alone. Set it and be done with it. Get your timing right (see instructions below)- and you’ll be happily munching on a big juicy steak in no time. Here is more information to help you achieve that perfect steak:

When to Put Dry Rub on a Steak:

There are two methods that work best:

40 Minutes before you cook the steak: This allows the salt to penetrate through the surface and break down the muscle fibers, which results in a more tender meat. During this time, the liquid that initially surfaces has time to reabsorb, which keeps the meat juicy.

Overnight: You can apply dry rub a day in advance and let it sit overnight in the refrigerator. The surface may appear to be dryer in the morning but you will actually only lose about 5% of moisture which is far less than what you’d lose if you were to cook the steak immediately, which is up to 20%.

Best Cuts of Steak for Grilling:

  • Filet Mignon
  • New York Strip Steak
  • Ribeye
  • Porterhouse
  • T-Bone
  • Top Sirloin

Check out this resource for more information, including which cuts of meat need a little doctoring up before hitting the grill, and which cuts of meat should be avoided altogether.

How to Grill Steak:

-Get the highest quality meat that you can afford- it will make all the difference. Filet Mignon, Porterhouse, N.Y. Strip, & Ribeye are all perfect for grilling. Visit here for a complete list of options!

-Contrary to popular belief, it’s best not to oil your grill grates before grilling. These guys can tell you why.

Hot & Fast is the best way to cook a steak on the grill, so don’t be afraid to turn up that heat. This goes for all cooking levels, from rare to well done.

-Cook the steak for 4-5 minutes on the first side, then flip. It should be brown and charred. Then follow the cooking times below depending on how you like it cooked:

  • Rare: 5
  • Medium Rare: 7
  • Well Done: 10A grilled steak resting on a white plate after being cooked.

Letting Steak Rest:

-This part is crucial. Let the steak rest for 5-7 minutes after cooking. This gives the juices time to settle and disperse evenly in the meat. If you cut right in, be prepared to watch juice run all over your plate. Let it rest, and that juice will stay in the meat.

What to Serve with Steak

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Copycat Texas Roadhouse Steak Rub

4.97 from 161 ratings
Just a few simple seasonings is all you need to make the best dry steak rub recipe to compliment the amazing flavors in your chicken or steak, and tastes just like the Texas Roadhouse restaurant!


Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, *See Notes
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a quart-sized Ziploc bag and seal it tightly. Shake it to thoroughly combine all ingredients.
  • Generously cover each side of the steak with the seasoning and let it rest for about 40 minutes. This allows the salt to penetrate through the surface and break down the muscle fibers, which results in a more tender meat.
  • Once the grill is nice and hot, place the steak(s) on and cook for 4-5 minutes, until it’s browned and slightly charred. Flip it over and cook for the following additional time:
  • 5 minutes: Medium Rare
    7 minutes: Medium
    10 minutes: Well Done

Notes

*I always encourage people to season to taste with salt, you can always add more if needed.

This recipe makes 2.4 Tablespoons.

Best steaks for the grill: 
Filet Mignon, Porterhouse, N.Y. Strip, & Ribeye steaks are all great options for grilling.

Alternative Recipe for Steak Rub:
  • 4 Tbsp. Lawry's seasoning salt
  • 1 Tbsp. Black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. Onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp. Garlic salt

Serving Suggestion: Serve your steak with a side of my Smooth & Creamy Homemade Mashed Potatoes with my 10-minute Brown Gravy.

Nutrition

Calories: 49kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 5253mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 789IU, Iron: 1mg
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487 comments on “Copycat Texas Roadhouse Steak Rub”

  1. My husband enjoyed this flavor on his steak. We have never been to the restaurant so we can’t compare!

    • I’m so happy your husband enjoyed the flavor Sonya, thanks so much for the review!💖

      • I’m fairly new to grilling so I went out looking for some knowledge and I’m glad I found your rub recipe. I tried it on a Cowboy Ribeye on Father’s Day and it was perfection!
        Definitely will be making more in bulk next time and I’m even thinking of trying it on some ribs. 

      • I’m so happy you liked the rub Jordan! We’ve been using this one for so long literally every time we have steak. My husband puts it on burgers too. I bet it would be great on ribs😋. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review!

  2. Has anyone done this with hamburger meat?

  3. I come back to this recipe every time we grill steaks. It’s perfect!

  4. I just love this! Great on pork, too! I make up a big batch to have on hand! 
    I think it would make a good hostess gift!
    Thanks!!

  5. I omitted the Turmeric and I enjoy this rub so much ! 

  6. Although the rub was great and we throughly enjoyed it, it still wasn’t the TRH taste I was looking for. I’m wondering, since TRH has stated their seasoning contains MSG, do you think the addition of it would help to make it a closer dupe? 

    Thanks for the great recipe! 

    • I’m really surprised to hear that, it might even be a first! I don’t personally think adding MSG would make a difference nor would I really want to incorporate that here.

  7. Thr only reason I didn’t give this 5 stars was bc I can’t figure out the amounts for multiple steaks! I’ve tried doubling the recipe, that was enough for 3 steaks but it was too much seasoning, meaning it was very over powering! Exactly how do I make enough of the seasoning for 3 or 4 steaks that range from 1/2lb to 1lb each. Steaks I cook with are Ribeyes, porterhouse or NY strips , occasionally a big top sirloin. Please help with #of steaks and how to make enough seasoning than just saying for 1lb of steak… etc.. Hope this makes sense!

    • Hi Heather, it completely depends on the surface area, I can’t give a number, I can simply say that you just want to sprinkle this in a light, even coat over the steak 😉 We make this in bulk and just eyeball how much to apply based on how much surface there is. Just a light sprinkling, and rub it in.

  8. This rub is amazing! It has a great flavor and helps the steak to be super tender. The sear is good as well. I have made it 4 or 5 times now and it came out a little too salty once so I reduce that a little now. Fantastic recipe, though!

  9. HI what if i don’t have Tumeric? Is there a substitute that i can use or just omit it?
    thanks

  10. Nailed it!

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