Three chefs known for their culinary chops and cost-savingskills take on a high-stakes budget battle. Guy Fierichallenges them to prepare four plates of their signaturedinner with only . The winner earns an automatic ,000and can double their wager in a second budget battle againstthe all-star judge of their choice. Chef and Judge must searchfor a cart containing the free protein they want to use intheir winning dish, but the better the protein, the smallerthe budget that goes with it.