This recipe recreates the beloved Texas Roadhouse 'Road Kill' dish, featuring a savory chopped steak smothered with caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, and melted Monterey Jack cheese, perfect for a hearty home-cooked meal.
Prepare Chopped Steaks: In a large bowl, gently combine ground chuck, panko breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing. Divide the mixture into 4 equal patties, about 3/4 to 1 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent bulging during cooking.
Sauté Onions: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, or until deeply caramelized and tender. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Remove onions from the skillet and set aside.
Sauté Mushrooms: Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter to the same skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Remove mushrooms from the skillet and set aside with the onions.
Cook Chopped Steaks: Increase the heat to medium-high. Add a little more oil to the skillet if needed. Place the chopped steak patties in the hot skillet (you may need to do this in batches to avoid overcrowding). Cook for 4-6 minutes per side, depending on your desired doneness (for medium, aim for an internal temperature of 145°F/63°C).
Build the Dish: Once the steaks are cooked, reduce heat to low. Place the cooked chopped steaks back into the skillet. Evenly distribute the caramelized onions and sautéed mushrooms over each steak patty.
Add Cheese and Finish: Pour the beef broth and remaining 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce into the skillet, around the patties, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Top each steak with a generous amount of shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
Melt Cheese: Cover the skillet with a lid or foil and cook for 2-4 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
Serve: Carefully transfer the cheesy chopped steaks to plates. Spoon any pan sauce from the skillet over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes or green beans.