The name gets a laugh every time, but Road Kill is one of the better-kept secrets on the Texas Roadhouse menu. Despite the joke of a title, there’s nothing strange about it, it’s a hearty chopped steak smothered in toppings, and it happens to be one of the most affordable steak dinners in the building.

Why People Love This Dish

Two reasons: flavor and value. You get a big, savory chopped steak loaded with onions, mushrooms, and melted cheese for less than most of the hand-cut steaks. It scratches the steakhouse itch without the steakhouse price, which is why regulars keep coming back to it.

What It Is

Road Kill is a seasoned chopped steak, ground steak shaped into a thick patty-style cut, that’s grilled and then smothered with sautéed onions, sautéed mushrooms, and melted jack cheese. It comes with your choice of two made-from-scratch sides. Think of it as a loaded, open-faced steak rather than a burger.

Taste and Texture

It’s rich and beefy, with a softer bite than a whole steak because it’s chopped. The sautéed onions add sweetness, the mushrooms bring an earthy note, and the jack cheese ties everything together with a creamy finish. If you like a steak that comes already dressed up, this delivers a lot of flavor in every forkful.

Ingredients

Chopped seasoned steak, sautéed onions, sautéed mushrooms, and melted jack cheese, plus the house steak seasoning. The full recipe isn’t published, so treat any detailed breakdown you find elsewhere as an estimate.

How It Is Prepared

The chopped steak is seasoned and grilled to your chosen doneness, then topped with the sautéed onions and mushrooms and finished with jack cheese until it melts over the top.

Customization Options

• Pick your doneness, just like a regular steak
• Hold the mushrooms or onions if you prefer
• Ask for extra cheese
• Swap or choose your two sides

Available Sizes

Road Kill comes as a single entrée portion. There aren’t multiple sizes.

Popular Pairings

It pairs naturally with classic sides like mashed potatoes, steak fries, or green beans, and the free rolls round out the plate. A cold drink or a House Margarita works well alongside the savory toppings.

Nutrition Information

As a smothered, cheese-topped steak, Road Kill lands on the heavier side of the menu.

Calories: approximately 890 Protein: high, it’s a steak-based entrée Carbohydrates: low on the steak itself; your sides add most of the carbs Fat: moderate to high, from the cheese and grilling

Texas Roadhouse doesn’t publish an exact macro split per item, so treat protein, carb, and fat figures as estimates and check the official nutrition portal for current numbers.

Allergen Information

Contains dairy from the jack cheese. Cross-contact with other ingredients is possible on a shared grill. If you have a food allergy, confirm preparation with your local restaurant before ordering.

Price Information

Road Kill is usually one of the cheaper steak entrées, often priced around $12.99. Prices vary by location and change over time, so check your local Texas Roadhouse for the current figure.

Ordering Tips

• Order it like a steak, tell them your doneness
• It’s a strong pick if you want a steak dinner on a budget
• Pair it with a hearty side like mac and cheese or loaded potato to make it a full meal

Final Thoughts

Don’t let the name fool you. Road Kill is a flavorful, cheese-smothered chopped steak that gives you a satisfying steakhouse dinner without stretching your budget. If you’ve walked past it on the menu because of the title, it’s worth a second look.