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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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.
Perfect!
Do you have a copycat recipe for the kabobs? Those are my favorite!
Hi Tammy! I don’t, but that’ll give me some inspiration for a future post! 🙂 On another note, I recently published a really great Copycat for Longhorn’s Parmesan Crusted Chicken if you ever want to give that a try. It not only includes the Parmesan topping but an AMAZING chicken marinade, you could try making chicken kabobs with that marinade in the meantime? 🙂 Have a great weekend!
This is pretty much the only rub i use now. I’ve used it at least 50 times now
Hey Joe! Wow that is AWESOME! I’m so happy to hear that, we use it ALL the time too, it’s a staple in our house! Thanks for taking the time to let me know!!
I tried this recipe for the first time and I have to admit it is one of the best tasting steaks I’ve ever eaten at a restaurant or made myself. The actual best steak I’ve had was a Texas rub at rock bottom restaurant with this comes in second. I’m trying it again for the second time I’m using tri tip Strips with a lot of marbling
I am sooooo happy to hear that you loved the steak so much! We have really come to find that seasoning makes all the difference, and we keep this recipe close to us at all times, haha! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback!
Thanks a lot. Looks amazing.. Just one question after applying the rub can I add some Joy saice and olive oil?
I buy Kraft sweet and sour or Ka-Me duck sauce!
I think that should work out, I haven’t tried it myself though!
Thank you for the rubs from the Texas roadhouse I love to eat at the Texas roadhouse no matter how many steaks I fix at my home I will always return to the Texas roadhouse I went there last night took my daughter she couldn’t believe how fabulous .Thank you very much Alhona a BANGERTER
Help, i got a small styrofoam cup of Texas Roadhouse Seasoning, it got hard so how to turn back to granules.
Ok so I couldn’t find the turmeric but the Texas steakhouse rub Amazing!!!
Sooo happy to hear it Catherine!!!! Wahooo!!!!
Made this last night. Good. But think next time I will cut down on the salt
I use the “shortcut” rub you had also posted that incorporates the use of Lowery’s. I’ve never written it down because I always come back to this site when I need more. And now it doesn’t appear to be here any more!!! 😮😢
I’m putting it back! Sorry about that! Here it is–
Alternative Ingredients Recipe for Rub Recipe:
4 Tbsp. Lawry’s seasoning salt
1 Tbsp. Black pepper
1 Tbsp. Onion powder
1 Tbsp. Garlic salt
The charring part had me pause, but I followed through with the recipe. Forgive the profanity, but I f***ing loved this so much. I made a second steak just to refrigerate over night. I look forward to eating this again. 5 Stars!
Hi Guillermo! I’m soo happy that you loved this, and that you have another one lined up! That couldn’t be more perfect!!! Thank you for letting me know, I’m psyched! Enjoy the next one! 🙂