MasterChef Season 9 Episode 20 Battle of the Beef
- TV14
- September 12, 2018
- 42 min
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7.2 (51)
In MasterChef season 9 episode 20, titled "Battle of the Beef," the remaining home cooks face off in a beef-themed challenge. The episode starts with a mystery box challenge, where each contestant must use a different cut of beef to create a unique and tasty dish. From filet mignon to brisket, the contestants pull out all the stops to impress the judges.
After the mystery box challenge, the contestants are split into two teams for the elimination challenge - a beef battle. One team will be responsible for creating a classic beef dish while the other team must put a unique spin on the same cut of beef. The teams have two hours to create their dishes and the stakes are high - the losing team will face elimination.
The classic beef dish team focuses on the traditional steak and potatoes, while the unique beef dish team experiments with global flavors and unique ingredients. As the clock ticks down, tensions rise and mistakes are made. Some contestants struggle with cooking their beef to the correct temperature while others have trouble balancing flavors in their dishes.
Once the time is up, the judges taste each dish and critique them on taste, presentation, and creativity. The classic beef dishes impress with their simplicity and execution, while the unique dishes stand out for their bold flavors and unconventional ingredients. Ultimately, one team is declared the winner and the other faces elimination.
In the elimination round, the losing team is tasked with preparing a dish using the cut of beef they previously worked with in the challenge. The contestants must redeem themselves and create a dish that wows the judges or risk being sent home. The judges carefully taste each dish and ultimately make the tough decision of which contestant to send home.
Fans of MasterChef will enjoy this beef-centric episode, as the home cooks show off their skills and creativity with one of the most popular meats. The challenges are intense and the stakes are high, making for an exciting and nail-biting episode.
