"Yearnings for a juicy, buttery steak can't be silenced with grilled chicken. The problem is, a trip to a steakhouse can be decidedly pricy. And achieving a perfectly grilled steak at home can be a daunting task - especially if you don't have the finest cuts of meat at your fingertips. Never fear, your local fast casual restaurant offers some tasty steak options."
"Both restaurants offered different cuts of steak - sirloin and ribeye - so I chose those two cuts and placed them side-by-side. The steaks came with two sides, so I tried those too. I realize the task was to judge the steaks, but it was fun to sample the side dishes nonetheless. I judged each steak based on the quality, flavor, and texture of the meat, and whether it was cooked properly."
Cravings for steak are difficult to suppress and steakhouse meals can be expensive. Achieving a perfectly grilled steak at home can be daunting without high-quality cuts. Local fast-casual restaurants provide steak options, though not all offerings meet expectations. A side-by-side comparison of Chili's and Applebee's sirloin and ribeye evaluated meat quality, flavor, texture, doneness, and cost. Meals included two side dishes which were also sampled. Results identified a clear winner with steaks described as mouthwateringly delicious, cooked to perfection, and reasonably priced. One example showed a Chili's six-ounce sirloin that appeared unusually small and disappointing.
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