Texas Roadhouse customer calls out Missouri woman’s steak for being too rare. Then she reveals what it is: ‘Bro doesn’t know’

A Missouri woman went to Texas Roadhouse with a guest, who ended up telling her the slice of meat she ordered seemed a bit rare; only, she didn't order any old slice of beef. She got a prime rib.

Nikki (@nikkirodeo7) posts a video where a man films her cutting into a slice of prime rib from Texas Roadhouse. The man asks whether the slice is done, but Nikki wards off his comments and assures him the meat is fully cooked.

As of this writing, her post has more than 436,000 views.

‘What are you gonna do with that?'

In Nikki's video, the content creator—along with a guest—highlights a particular red slice of prime rib served at Texas Roadhouse.

The guest asks whether Nikki is going to really eat the prime rib. He asks, “What you got, what are you gonna do with that?”

Nikki responds, “It's prime rib,” to which her guest replies, “Looks like they just killed it.”

She reassures the person across the table, who's filming her, that the prime rib is “cooked.” As she does, she begins cutting into the slice presented to her.

Not everyone thought it was rare

In the comment section, some viewers said the prime rib seemed like a typical offering. Others told Nikki the cut was rare.

“Perfectly cooked prime rib,” one commenter said.

A commenter tried to explain the difference between prime rib and steak.

“Prime rib and steak are different. Prime rib always looks the color of an undercooked steak,” they said.

Another added, “No way ,that's raw.”

Other commenters, however, focused on another issue. They said that Nikki's guest was commenting just a little too much on her meal.

“If a boy doesn't know what prime rib is that would be your clue to end the date,” a commenter said.

“Biggest pet peeve is someone complaining about food on my plate,” another viewer replied.

Is that normal for prime rib?

While Nikki's guest seemed skeptical of the meat she received, the presentation isn't that far off from that of a typical prime rib.

Prime rib is a special cut of meat taken from ribs No. 6 to No. 12. Chowhound notes that those ribs are also where butchers source ribeyes and New York strip steaks.

The cut, which has a fair bit of “beefy flavor” and “fat,” makes it a great pick for slow cooking. Prime rib can weigh up to 30 pounds, and while Chowhound says home cooks split up those pieces, restaurants may cook the entire selection to a desired temperature.

Traditionally, prime rib is slow-cooked whole to medium or medium rare, which leaves it with a more “bloody” looking appearance. But don't be fooled. The “blood” inside most cuts of meat isn't even blood; it's “myoglobin and water,” per Tasting Table.

How can you tell when a slice of meat is cooked?

Professional chefs can typically tell when a piece of meat is fully cooked based on firmness or touch. Tasting Table says that home cooks should not try the method out themselves.

For those needing a quick guide, a roast is safe to eat as long as it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit, at least according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A juicy, red-looking prime rib may have hit an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, despite having a bloody appearance. Similarly, many red or pink cuts of steak are safe to eat, even if they're on the rare side.

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Subplot News reached out to Nikki via TikTok direct message and Texas Roadhouse via email for comment.

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