In the first Mystery Box challenge chef Michael Mina is the guest judge. The cooks must create a beef dish without knowing what cut of beef they will be cooking until the mystery box is opened.

Masterchef (US) Season 11 Episodes...

• s11e01 - Emeril Lagasse - Auditions Round 1
• s11e02 - Curtis Stone - Auditions Round 2
• s11e03 - Paula Deen - Auditions Round 3
• s11e04 - Chef Morimoto - Monkfish Challenge
• s11e05 - Sherry Yard - Dessert Challenge
• s11e06 - Michael Mina - Meat Roulette
• s11e07 - Nancy Silverton - Pasta Challenge
• s11e08 - Jonathan Waxman - California Mystery Box
• s11e09 - Roy Choi - Elevated Street Food
• s11e10 - Cook for Your Legend
• s11e11 - Dominique Crenn - The Wall
• s11e12 - Niki Nakayama - Kaiseki
• s11e13 - Legends Dinner
• s11e14 - Ludo Lefebvre - Timed Out Mystery Box
• s11e15 - Semi-Final - 3 Chef Showdown (1)
• s11e16 - Semi-Final - 3 Chef Showdown (2)
• s11e17 - Finale (1) - Curtis Stone
• s11e18 - Finale (2) - Michael Cimarusti

Masterchef (US) Show Summary

MasterChef is based on the British BBC series MasterChef. The competition takes place in the MasterChef soundstage located in Los Angeles, CA which includes a large kitchen area with several cooking stations which is overlooked by a balcony, a well-stocked pantry, a freezer/fridge area and a fine-dining restaurant/seating dining area room used for certain challenges.

"MasterChef" is a show that celebrates great people who make great food. The show will give contestants the opportunity to develop their cooking skills while being encouraged, mentored and celebrated by the industry's best!