Cooking grass fed beef? Follow one simple rule (most of the time), and it's easy.

The thing to always remember when you're cooking grass fed beef: Cook at lower temperatures!

See our recipes page for more cooking instructions and great recipes

Cooking Grass Fed Beef:

The most fabulous cut of meat can be ruined by improper cooking!

Because grass fed beef fat has a different consistency, and is less watery than conventional beef, you need to cook it at a lower temperature to maintain tenderness and juiciness, (with the exception of the tender roasts – (tenderloin and eye of round). Grass fed beef can be very tender, marbled, and juicy, but it still must be cooked at lower temperatures.

With our own beef, we have received a very small number of complaints that a steak was tough, but when we give them another one to try, and instruct them to cook it on lower heat, they have always come back satisfied. When you're cooking grass fed beef, in order for a steak to remain tender and juicy, it must be cooked at low temperature. I can’t stress that enough!

However… some people just love the flavor of really charred fat, (flamed) and are willing to give up some tenderness for that flavor, (I am among them), and so it all depends on what you like best.

Instructions for cooking grass fed beef:

Steaks:

 Grilling – grill steaks at medium low heat, and do not allow to flame. Cooking time depends on thickness of the steak

 Oven broiling – Place broiler on 2nd highest rack in oven to keep steaks from getting too hot. Or, place steaks on highest oven rack setting and place under broiler long enough to mark the steaks, and then finish in a pan in the oven at 250 degrees F until desired doneness.

 Pan Frying – Heat a little bit of oil in a pan on medium low, cook on each side until desired doneness.

Roasts: Cook roasts either low and slow or fast and hot, depending on the roast.

 To cook a tender, premium roast like a tenderloin roast or an eye of round roast: Rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.

Sear on all sides on a grill, until outside is grill marked, then set on a rack in a pan and place, uncovered, into a 425 F degree oven for about 25 minutes or until desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer so you don’t overcook it.

The roast continues to cook after it is taken out of the oven, so if you want it medium rare, take it out of the oven when it reaches 130 - 135 F.

 For the tougher cuts of roast such as; arm, chuck, rump, Pikes Peak, and bottom round consider braising them:

Slice an onion thinly into rings. In an oiled roasting pan, place half of the onion rings on the bottom of the pan, set roast on top of onion rings. Place remaining onion rings on top of roast.

Add water to the pan, filling from ¼ to ½ the height of the roast. It is optional to add a little wine or vinegar to the water, or both. Cover roast with sea salt and pepper, and if additional seasoning is desired, season to taste.

Cover and place in 250 F oven, and let cook for 8 to 12 hours. The roast comes out falling apart tender and absolutely delicious, with a superb beef broth that can be used for gravy, au-jus, French-onion soup and other soups, stews, and any number of savory creations. You may want to grill the roast on each side for a minute or two before slow cooking for a nice, smoky flavor.

Hamburger: Grass fed beef has less water so the hamburger doesn’t cook down as much

 Hamburgers can be grilled or pan fried just like any other hamburger, lower heat is better though.

 Ground beef dishes such as spaghetti and others can be cooked the same as with commercial beef

For more instructions on cooking grass fed beef, see our recipe page.

Cooking grass fed beef as fun and art:

Cooking grass fed beef can be such a satisfying and rewarding experience for the whole family! Whether it is grilling a juicy, mouthwatering, perfectly done steak, or serving up a tantalizing, fall - apart -tender, slow cooked, savory roast; cooking and working together in the kitchen before and after a meal makes it more fun and the work seem quick and easy.

We encourage you to enjoy cooking grass fed beef with your family, friends, or room-mates. Food provides our daily connection to the Earth, and the satisfaction that comes from preparing food together provides an opportunity for deep connection with the people who are most important to us.

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