How A 72-Ounce Steak Made This Texas Restaurant World Famous - Tasting Table
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The Big Texan Steak Ranch, located in Amarillo, Texas, is renowned for its 72-ounce Steak Dinner Challenge, a task that has become an international phenomenon. Contestants must eat a hefty meal comprising a 4.5-pound sirloin steak, shrimp, potato, roll, and salad within an hour. The challenge has only seen about 10,000 winners since its inception, with nearly 100,000 daring to try. Strict rules govern the attempt, including the stipulation that participants cannot receive aid or leave their seat. Winners receive their meal cost refunded along with prizes like a T-shirt and certificate.
Despite the daunting task, people of all ages travel from far and wide to take a shot at the 72-ounce Steak Dinner Challenge, which has only seen around 10,000 winners out of close to 100,000 participants.
The Big Texan's steak challenge has become an international sensation thanks to big-name competitors like Adam Richman from 'Man vs. Food' and YouTube creator Raina Huang.
Competitors must sit alone on stage at a table and comply with a long list of rules, including a ban on standing up from your table and any outside help.
If a competitor finishes the meal in under one hour, they will receive a refund of the $72 fee, a T-shirt, a certificate, and a boot-shaped cup.
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