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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!
Be sure to try this Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls Recipe next!
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: 10
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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- Homemade Mashed Potatoes
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- Easy Brown Gravy
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- Homemade French Fries
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- Twice Baked Potato Casserole
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- Grilled Potatoes
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- Potato Wedges
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Copycat Texas Roadhouse Steak Rub
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 Rare7 minutes: Medium10 minutes: Well Done
Notes
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.
The rub is a hit and I will use it again and again. Thanks
Could this run be good without the cornstarch?
Rub*
It sure can!!
When you use this for burgers, do you mix it into the meat and cook it?
Thank you
Hey!! For burgers, you can either add the rub into the meat before you mold them into the burger shape, OR, you can put the rub on the top and bottom of each burger patty! 🙂 I can’t remember the last time we had burgers without this stuff!! 😉 Enjoy!
Perfection. I used this recipe tonight and 2 hours later my husband and kids are still talking about it thank you for sharing!!
Hi Stacey! That is SOOOOOO great to hear, I’m so happy. I’ve gotta say, my husband and I have an obsession with this stuff, we just used it last night too on filet mignon!! mmm-mmm-mmmmmmm….
Just mixed and applied to the steak… can’t wait for the 40 mins to put in the grill but going too.. .
Follow up to come after done.
Hi Jerohmie! I know, waiting is the hardest part by far! I can’t wait to hear what you thought of it!
Deleting all of my steak pins except for this one. I have done the try this rub/try that marinade game as well. No longer. This is my go to seasoning. My high maintenance and extra picky wife agrees. Well done! Juicy and flavorful. This is how a steak is supposed to taste.
Hi Michael! That is SO great to hear! My husband put this rub on like, everything we make, hahaha! Including chicken and burgers! But nothing’s like a delicious steak with this stuff! Thanks for taking the time to share what you think!!
Can this be used for cooking the steaks in the Crock-Pot? Will they still be juicy? Maybe for how long?
Hi Lendy! Yes, the rub is great for any cooking method, although the amount of time on your crock pot would depend on the size and cut of meat. I’ve actually never cooked steak in the crock pot before:) I hope you enjoy though!
Awesome recipe thanks
Great to hear it Brett, thank you!
What temperature do you suggest cooking these steaks at?
I made this rub last night. I didn’t have time to make our usual marinade. I found this recipe on Pinterest. It was fantastic! The only thing I did differently was leave out the turmeric because I didn’t have any. It was also a little too salty for my taste, so next time I will cut the amount of salt in half. Can’t wait to try this again with the turmeric and less salt! Thank you for the recipe!!!
Hi Tara! Thank you so much for letting me know that you liked it! I’m a HUGE fan of the TX Roadhouse steak rub and I love being able to make it at home- I don’t always have Turmeric on hand either and it’s just as tasty! 🙂 I admittedly love salt, haha, but I’m glad you can make this adjustment next time! 🙂 Have a great day and thanks again!
Sometime people use table salt instead of kosher salt. I have been told that kosher salt is less salty. So if you use the same level of table salt as required for kosher salt, the dish may be more salty.