Many people are surprised to discover there are very real differences between grass fed and grain fed beef. If you’re considering trying grass-fed beef for the first time, then prepare to enjoy a brand new meat-eating experience!
Here’s what you need to know.
What does grass fed mean?
Grass fed beef is beef that comes from cows who have been able to access a pasture their entire lives. They weren’t held in feed lots, and they weren’t fed grain. They weren’t force-fed antibiotics to help them survive factory farming conditions.
Grass-fed beef is beef raised kindly. It’s also a more sustainable way to raise beef that produces a higher-quality product.
Grass Fed Beef is More Nutritious
Grass fed beef is leaner, containing a lower fat content and providing fewer calories per bite. If you’re watching your weight, it’s a great way to reduce your consumption without giving up a single one of your favorite foods.
Grass fed beef also offers a much stronger nutritional profile than its grain fed counterpart. It offers 5-times more Omega 3 fatty acids than grain fed beef does. Omega 3 is vital to brain health.
It also contains twice as much conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which possesses anti-carcinogenic, anti-obese, anti-diabetic, and anti-hypertensive properties.
Grass Fed Beef Tastes Different
You’ll find grass-fed beef to be a bit more tender than grain-fed beef, as grass-fed cows aren’t as stressed out. A steady stream of cortisol ends up toughening up the meat. The antibiotics that feedlot farmers pump into their cows also changes the taste.
Grass-fed beef offers a natural, clean taste.
It might taste a little different than you’re used to, but most people tend to prefer the taste of grass-fed beef over time. Grass-fed beef is, after all, the beef that our ancestors used and enjoyed, so every time you choose grass-fed you’re choosing to experience your favorite recipes exactly as they used to taste.
Enjoy Grass Fed Beef from Blessings Ranch
At Blessings Ranch, we offer grass fed beef in a variety of cuts and styles,f rom ground beef to briskets, roasts, and steaks. You can even buy our grass-fed beef in bulk and fill your freezer for months.
Visit our shop to order now! Or, contact us if you have any questions about your beef. We’re excited to introduce you to a whole new way to enjoy classic Texas beef!