TDC Pepper Steak

 If you're new around here, let me break it down real quick. "Prison Spread Chef" isn't your grandma’s cooking blog. We're talking about how to survive and thrive with the kind of culinary wizardry you'd only find behind bars. But this ain't just about survival—this is about throwing down the kind of Texas-inspired spread that makes you feel like a goddamn king in a place designed to break you.

Today, we're whipping up something special: Texas Prison Pepper Steak. This ain't your high-dollar steakhouse bullshit. This is what you do when you’ve got a hankering for that Lone Star State flavor, but the only ribeye you’re getting is from the cheap-ass Armour beef sticks you can score off commissary.

Texas Prison Pepper Steak

Ingredients:

• 2 Armour Beef Sticks (because even in lockup, we don’t fuck with that tofu shit)
• 1 Bag of Ramen Noodles (beef flavor, because we’re staying true to that steak theme)
• 1 Bag of Corn Chips (preferably Fritos, because we’re keeping it Texas as hell)
• 1 Pack of Taco Seasoning (snagged from the chow hall or commissary)
• 1 Squeeze Cheese Packet (because cheese makes everything better, even prison)
• 1 Small Onion (if you’re lucky enough to trade for one)
• 1 Hot Sauce Packet (Texas Pete or bust)

Instructions:

1. Prep the Steak: Take those Armour beef sticks and slice 'em up as thin as you can. We're talking paper-thin, like you’re channeling your inner butcher. You want every bite to scream "Texas steak night."

2. Cook the Noodles: Break up your ramen noodles in the bag like you're trying to release some pent-up aggression (lord knows you’ve got some). Boil them in water from your hot pot or whatever heating contraption you’ve rigged up. Once cooked, drain and set aside, but keep the seasoning packet handy.

3. Steak & Onions: If you’ve got an onion, you’re practically a culinary genius. Chop that bad boy up and mix it with your sliced beef sticks in a bowl. Sprinkle in the ramen beef seasoning and taco seasoning—don’t skimp, this is where the flavor comes from. Mix it up good, then heat it. If you've got a microwave, that’s ideal. Otherwise, get creative—this is prison, after all.

4. Cheese & Chips: Crush the corn chips in the bag until they’re in small, manageable pieces. You want them to add crunch, not break your damn teeth. Add the squeeze cheese to your steak mixture and stir until everything’s coated in that fake cheesy goodness.

5. Assemble the Spread: Add your cooked ramen noodles to the beef and cheese mix, and stir in the crushed corn chips. You want it all to come together like the bastard child of a Texas steak dinner and a jailhouse hustle.

6. The Final Touch: Drizzle the hot sauce over the top to give it that extra kick, just like a true Texan would. Mix it up one more time, and you’ve got yourself a Texas Prison Pepper Steak that’ll make you forget you're locked up—at least for a minute.

Final Thoughts

Look, you’re not getting a Michelin star for this, but who gives a shit? You’ve just turned commissary scraps into something that represents the heart of Texas: big, bold, and unafraid to break the rules. So dig in, because in the world of Prison Spread Chef, this is your five-star dining experience. Keep that attitude sharp, and remember—you can’t break a true Texan’s spirit, no matter where the hell they end up.