Episode

Chopped: Ribeye on the Prize

Name: Chopped: Ribeye on the Prize
Released: 2023-04-18
Cast: Ted Allen, Alex Guarnaschelli, Aarón Sánchez, Amanda Freitag, Marc Murphy

ChoppedCasino Royale XL2023-04-18

Overview

When four competitors feast their eyes on the thinly sliced ribeye in the basket, they each take their appetizers in very different directions; in the entrée round, the chefs must incorporate a movie snack and a piece of poultry into their dishes

Details

Series: Chopped
Season: Season 54
Episode: Episode 17
Air date: 2023-04-18

Episode context

Ribeye on the Prize is Episode 17 in Casino Royale XL of Chopped. It aired on 2023-04-18.

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