A lot of these challenges consist of extremely spicy foods, but it’s usually in wing form, so what are those of us that don’t really care for wings supposed to do? Well, now you can head on over to Burger Central in Leander, TX to try your mouth at the Ghost Pepper Burger Challenge. Eileen, the manager at Burger Central, was kind enough to contact us and let us know of this challenge, so if you’re in Texas and looking for something to set your mouth on fire, head on over to Burger Central and give this one a try.

Where: Burger Central
1005 S. US 183
Leander, TX
512.986.8702 | http://www.burger-central.com

Challenge: Ghost Pepper Burger Challenge. This burger is so hot it requires latex gloves to be served! The burger consists of two 4 oz patties with lettuce tomato, pickles and onions along with their ghost pepper sauce. There are also 8 oz of fries in the basket.
Time Limit: 10 minutes
People: 1
Prize: Burgr is free ($12.95 value) and your name on the Wall of Flame
Rules: Must sign a waiver prior to eating the burger and must finish the entire contents of the basket in 10 minutes. Always check with your server for official rules.

[image is not actual burgers, if you have an image of the Ghost Pepper Burger please send it in]

The Big Texan 72 oz steak challenge is probably the most well known food challenge in the country so I figured it was time to add it to the site. Our friend Val, who recently completed the Holy Moly Burrito Challenge, attempted to complete this last year and was unsuccessful, but still sent us pictures. Thanks again Val and we hope you continue to seek out these food challenges and send us the results. The 72 oz steak challenge was also attempted by Adam on Man v. Food in season 1 and I believe he completed it which is quite amazing because not only do you have to eat this huge steak, but you also have to eat quite a few things on the side and all in less than an hour!

Where: The Big Texan Steak Ranch
7701 E Interstate 40
Amarillo, TX 79118
806.372.6000 | http://www.bigtexan.com

Challenge: 72 oz. Steak w/ potato, ranch beans, shrimp cocktail, salad and bread roll w/ butter.
Time Limit: 1 Hour
People: 1
Prize: Steak is free ($72 value), t-shirt, boot mug, and certificate. Winners can also add comments to the Wall of Fame in the restaurant and have their picture in the gallery on the website.
Rules: Entire meal must be consumed and swallowed. Before time starts you will be allowed 1 bite to make sure that the steak is cooked to your liking, after you approve the steak time begins. Once time has started you cannot stand up and nobody else can touch your meal. You don’t have to eat the fat, official judges will determine what is fat. No puking.  Must pay for the steak before starting the contest. Must sit at a table that the judges specify. If you don’t finish the challenge you can take the steak home with you, but you cannot share the steak with anyone in the restaurant after attempting. Good luck.

Finally a hot dog challenge! Think you can finish this monstrous 1/2 lb hot dog slathered with chili, cheese and onions? I think there’s more chili than actual hot dog in this thing! Mmmmm… what I would do to have this sitting in front of me right now, it’s only 7:30 in the morning, but this thing still looks amazing.

Where: Grapevine Diner
3105 Ira E. Woods Ave #102
Grapevine, TX 76051
817.251.5151 | http://www.grapevinediner.com

Challenge: Finish a 1/2 lb hot dog, covered with chili, cheese and onions.
Time Limit: None Mentioned
People: 1
Prize: Name on the wall
Rules: None mentioned on the website, ask your server for official rules.

[Image courtesy of Grapevine Diner]