Buying ¼ of a cow in bulk can feel like a big leap for a suburban family. Most people aren’t used to buying a big bunch of cow and bringing it home. We get it!
But once you move past the “sticker shock” of that initial deposit and the final pick up, the math tells an excellent story: one of convenience, quality control, and surprising savings.
If you’re watching every dime, then you need a quarter.
How much beef comes in a quarter bulk beef order?
You receive roughly 100 to 120 pounds of finished beef.
This usually breaks down into:
- Roughly 60 pounds of ground beef for tacos, spaghetti, and other fast weeknight dishes.
- Roughly 34 pounds of steaks and ribs for nice dinners and special occasions.
- Roughly 64 pounds of roast for slow cooking.
That is a lot of beef. For most families, a quarter bulk beef order can provide an entire year’s worth of food for a family of four if your family eats beef twice a week. If you eat beef almost every day, you’re still looking at 4-6 months worth of food.
Is a bulk beef order really cheaper than H-E-B?
To show you the value of bulk beef, we’re going to try to compare apples to apples. Average prices at H-E-B for grass-fed or grass-finished beef shows:
- Roughly $10.49/pound for grass-fed ground beef.
- Roughly $22.49/pound for grass-fed boneless ribeye steak
- Roughly $9.99/pound for a grass-fed chuck roast.
The total bulk price for quarter beef is roughly $1875.00. It seems like a staggering number until you compare prices.
Average H-E-B prices in 2026:
- 60 lbs ground beef: $629.40
- 34 lbs steak: $764.66
- 64 lbs roast: $639.36
Total cost: $2033.42. You save $158.42, and pay a fixed price once. H-E-B prices can fluctuate wildly (steak prices can easily hit $28.99/lb). Remember inflation is always a concern, and prices can spike based on supply chain issues and seasonality.
You average out at $11.86 per pound, and you end up with some really high quality cuts you wouldn’t get for $11.86/pound at the grocery store. Those premium steaks are now coming in at ground beef prices.
And instead of making 50 trips to the store to try to grab whatever is on sale, you simply walk out to your freezer to choose the cut you want.
Will all this beef fit in my freezer?
You don’t need a commercial walk-in freezer. You need 1 cubic foot of freezer space per 35 lbs of meat. Some of our customers do like having a large, dedicated freezer in their garage. But a standard mini-chest freezer can give you 7 feet of cubic space, which will give you room to spare.
Even some standard kitchen freezers, the ones attached to your fridge, will offer more than enough space. Check your specific model and dimensions.
Ready to experience the bulk beef difference?
Head to our Bulk Beef Order Form to book your spot now, or send us a text or email to find out our current availability! Spots fill up fast, so start now if you don’t want to wait too long.