Two Texas Roadhouse butchers from Gilbert will compete in the second round Tuesday of the restaurant chain's Meat Cutting Challenge in Henderson, Nevada.

Anthony Chavez works at the Texas Roadhouse at 5086 S. Power Road, Gilbert, while Juan Ortiz works at 3961 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert. They are among 25 professional meat-cutters from Arizona, California, Idaho, Texas, Utah, Colorado and Nevada to meet up in Henderson.

To qualify for this round, challengers first competed regionally last fall. The second round will be held from 10-11 a.m. Jan. 21 at the Lifeguard Arena in Henderson.

Each participant receives 20-30 pounds of beef, consisting of one sirloin, one filet and one ribeye to cut.  Meat cutters are judged on quality and yield in this timed cut-off.

The winner is the cutter who yields the most steaks with the highest quality. To assure the best, freshest quality meat, all cutting is done at a chilly 38 degrees.   

The final competition will be held in March. The winner of the national competition receives a grand prize of $25,000 and is crowned Meat Cutter of the Year.