3 Indianapolis butchers to compete in final round of $25,000 meat-cutting challenge

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Three Indianapolis butchers have moved onto the ultimate spherical of the Texas Roadhouse-sponsored Nationwide Meat Cutter Problem.

Antonio Benitez Gregorio, of Indianapolis, Adelio Cabrera Nolasco, of Avon, and Ivan Xique, of Fishers, are amongst 30 challengers from throughout the nation who will compete within the remaining spherical in Dallas on March 7. All three meat cutters are chargeable for hand-cutting each steak served at their native Texas Roadhouse.

The meat slicing problem began in August, with greater than 1,000 butchers competing in native contests throughout the nation. The winners moved on to the regional rounds, with the most effective butchers at that degree incomes a spot within the championship.

At every competitors, individuals obtain 30-40 kilos of beef, consisting of 1 sirloin, one filet, and one ribeye to chop. Butchers are judged on high quality, yield, and velocity. The winner of the problem is the butcher who has essentially the most steaks with the highest-quality cuts.

The winner of subsequent month’s competitors shall be topped Meat Cutter of the Yr and obtain $25,000.