Bulk beef sounds intimidating. It doesn't have to be.

August 21, 2026

Buying bulk beef can feel confusing and overwhelming.

How much beef is in a half? What kind of cuts? How much beef should I buy for my family of 5? How big of a freezer do I need??

These are all questions we regularly get when counting down to our bulk beef harvest.

But fear not my friend.

By the end of this blog post I will have answered nearly any question you might have about buying bulk beef.

After reading it you will feel empowered and knowledgeable in the world of bulk beef and you will be equipped to make the right decision for your family.

What is bulk Beef?

Bulk beef is the most cost-effective way to feed your family well. When you buy in bulk this means you are buying your family's annual supply of beef all at once. You will invest in a whole cow, a half, a quarter, or an eighth depending on your family's needs:

Whole Beef: Feeds a family of 6 for an entire year with moderate use.

Half Beef: Feeds a family of 3-4 for an entire year with moderate use.

Quarter Beef: Feeds a family of 2 for an entire year with moderate use.

Eighth Beef: Feeds an individual for an entire year with moderate use.

How many Pounds of Meat will I get?

**Before reading this part, be aware that each animal is unique and these estimates are subject to that. The following estimates are based off of steak thickness of 1.25-1.5" ***

Whole Beef Breakdown:

~180-200 lbs. of ground beef (85%/15% blend)
2 Tri-Tip
3 Crossrib Roasts
2 Sirloin Tip Roasts
6 packs of Flanken Short Ribs
5 Rump Roasts
8 Osso Buco
2 Brisket (1 Flat, 1 Point)
8 Chuck Roasts
20 Rib Steaks
22 New Yorks
15-17 Filet Mignon
18 Sirloin Steaks
2 Sirloin Tip Steaks
2 Premium Sirloin Tip Steaks
4 Petite Sirloin Steaks
2 Flank Steaks
8 Flatirons
2 Inside Skirt Steaks
8 Round Steaks
8 Packs of Stew Meat
~15 Packs of Cube Steak

Total you will receive 400 lbs. of beef delivered to your door when you order a whole beef!

Can I have it custom cut?

YES! If you order a half or a whole beef you can have it custom cut exactly to your liking: steak thickness, ground beef blend, steaks per pack, etc.

We will walk you through this to make sure everything is just right!

How big of a freezer do I need?

When can I expect the beef to deliver?

Deposits for Bulk Beef will close the end of September (or earlier if sold out).

Cattle will go to our local butcher the end of September.

There they will undergo a 14-21 day dry age prior to being cut.

You can expect your beef to deliver to your door the end of October/beginning of November.

We will stay in touch with you regarding an exact shipping day as well as tracking info.

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