Cooking Challenge vs MrBeast

Summary

In this entertaining cooking challenge, YouTubers Mr. Beast and Nick DiGiovanni compete to prepare a steak entrée and dessert within strict time limits. Mr. Beast ambitiously attempts a filet mignon with teriyaki sauce, while Nick opts for a deconstructed s'mores. Despite culinary mishaps and humorous exchanges, both present their dishes, leaving the outcome to audience judgment. The video is filled with playful banter, culinary creativity, and a dash of friendly competition.

Takeaways

• 🍳 Mr. Beast and Nick DiGiovanni participate in a cooking challenge with a time limit of ten minutes for cooking a steak entree and ten minutes for a dessert.
• ⏳ The challenge is timed, with both participants having to manage their time effectively to complete both the steak and dessert within the given time frames.
• 🥩 Mr. Beast plans to cook filet mignon with asparagus, potatoes, and homemade teriyaki sauce, while Nick aims to prepare a filet mignon with creamy garlic spinach and a tomato basil compound butter.
• 🍴 Nick critiques Mr. Beast's steak preparation, noting the steak should be 'high and tight' rather than flat, and offers a better steak in exchange, which Mr. Beast declines.
• 🔥 Mr. Beast struggles with knife handling and seasoning techniques, while Nick provides pointers and demonstrates proper methods.
• 🍲 Nick suggests using cornstarch to thicken the teriyaki sauce but Mr. Beast initially ignores the advice, leading to clumpy sauce, which he later corrects by recalling culinary school lessons.
• 🍰 For dessert, Mr. Beast decides to make a cake with Feastables chocolate on top, while Nick creates a deconstructed s'mores with toasted graham crackers, chocolate mousse, and marshmallow fluff.
• 🍫 Nick's dessert preparation includes toasting graham crackers and making chocolate mousse, while Mr. Beast's approach involves making a mug cake that doesn't fluff correctly, leading to a last-minute change in plan.
• 🔥 Both participants face challenges in cooking their desserts, with Nick burning part of his and Mr. Beast's cake not rising as expected, resulting in a hasty adjustment.
• 🏆 The final judgment of the cooking challenge is left to the audience, with both participants having their unique strengths and weaknesses in the dishes they prepared.

Q & A

What is the main challenge that Mr. Beast and Nick DiGiovanni are participating in?

The main challenge is a cooking challenge where they have to cook a steak entree and a dessert within a limited time.

How much time do Mr. Beast and Nick have to prepare each dish?

They have ten minutes to cook the steak entree and ten minutes to make the dessert.

What are the specific dishes Mr. Beast and Nick plan to make in the challenge?

Mr. Beast plans to make filet mignon with asparagus, potatoes, and homemade teriyaki sauce. Nick plans to make a deconstructed s'mores for dessert.

What is the critique Nick has about Mr. Beast's steak preparation?

Nick critiques that Mr. Beast's steaks are too flat, and he should have given them a 'high and tight' shape for better cooking.

What is the cooking mistake Mr. Beast makes with the teriyaki sauce according to Nick?

Mr. Beast makes a mistake by not mixing the cornstarch with water before adding it to the sauce, which can cause it to become clumpy.

How does Mr. Beast respond to Nick's critique about his steak seasoning?

Mr. Beast dismisses Nick's critique and continues with his own method, stating that he's learning and will try seasoning from above as Nick does.

What is the 'Jimmy Hodgepodge' that Mr. Beast refers to during the cooking?

The 'Jimmy Hodgepodge' is a term Mr. Beast uses to describe his final dish, which is a mix of various ingredients and cooking techniques.

What is the issue with Nick's steak when he cuts into it?

The issue with Nick's steak is that it is not cooked through, as he was concerned about finishing in time and it turned out undercooked.

How does Mr. Beast handle the dessert challenge differently from Nick?

Mr. Beast decides to make a mug cake with Feastables chocolate on top, while Nick chooses to make a deconstructed s'mores with toasted graham crackers, chocolate mousse, and marshmallow fluff.

What is the outcome of Mr. Beast's dessert preparation?

Mr. Beast's dessert preparation does not go as planned; his mug cake does not fluff up and ends up as burnt batter in a cup, which he then tops with crumbled graham crackers and Feastables chocolate.

What is the final verdict on the dishes as described in the script?

The final verdict is not explicitly stated in the script, but Mr. Beast believes he won the steak round and thinks the dessert round could be a coin flip, suggesting that the outcome will be up to the audience's comments.