Here is a what customers can expect to receive when ordering a Full, Half, or Quarter beef share. Actual yield depends on the overall hanging weight of the animal.
What’s in a Beef Share? (Sample Cut Breakdown)
Purchasing whole, half, or quarter beef shares is a great way to stock your freezer with local, high-quality grass-fed and finished beef.
Because every steer is unique, exact package counts vary slightly by animal weight and custom butcher selection. Below are real sample breakdowns based on standard processing to give you an idea of what to expect.
Option 1: Full Cow Share (Whole Beef)
Best for: Large families, deep freezers, or neighborhood split shares.
Total Packages: Approx. 279 – 280 packages
Freezer Space Needed: Approx. 16–20 cu. ft. chest freezer.
What You Get (Sample Whole Cow Breakdown):
Everyday Essentials: ~154 packs Ground Beef, 9–12 packs Beef Stew, 4 packs Carne Asada, 13 packs Beef Shanks
Premium Steaks: ~8–10 packs New York Steaks, 8–9 packs Rib Steaks / Ribeye, 16–18 packs Top Sirloin, 6–8 packs Porterhouse, 3–4 packs T-Bone, 5–6 packs Beef Filet, 6–7 packs Sirloin Tip Steaks
Roasts & Specialty Cuts: 7–9 packs Chuck Roast, 11 packs Short Ribs, 2–5 packs London Broil / Cross Rib Roasts, 2–4 packs Rump & Top Round Roasts, 2 packs Brisket, 2 packs Tri-Tip / Tri-Tip Roasts, 2 packs Prime Rib / Standing Rib Roast
Option 2: Half Cow Share (Side of Beef)
Best for: Average-to-large households looking for 6–12 months of meat supply.
Total Packages: Approx. 139 – 140 packages
Freezer Space Needed: Approx. 8–10 cu. ft. freezer space.
What You Get (Sample Half-Beef Share):
Ground Beef: ~77 packages (1 lb packs)
Steaks:
Top Sirloin Steaks: 8–9 packs
New York Steaks: 4–5 packs
Rib Steaks / Ribeye: 4–5 packs
Porterhouse Steaks: 3–4 packs
T-Bone Steaks: 1–2 packs
Filet Mignon / Beef Filet: 2–3 packs
Sirloin Tip / Chuck Eye Steaks: 2–4 packs
Roasts & Braising Cuts:
Chuck Roast: 3–5 packs
Short Ribs: 5–6 packs
Beef Shanks: 6–7 packs
Beef Stew Meat: 4–6 packs
Carne Asada / London Broil: 2–3 packs
Specialty Roasts (Rump, Cross Rib, Tri-Tip, Brisket, or Prime Rib): 3–5 assorted roasts
Option 3: Quarter Cow Share (Quarter Beef)
Best for: Individuals or small families stock-up for 3–6 months.
Total Packages: Approx. 69 – 70 packages
Freezer Space Needed: Approx. 4–5 cu. ft. freezer space (standard refrigerator freezer plus extra shelf space).
What You Get (Sample Quarter-Beef Share):
Ground Beef: ~38–39 packages
Steaks:
Top Sirloin Steaks: 4 packages
New York Steaks: 2–3 packages
Rib Steaks / Ribeye: 2–3 packages
Porterhouse Steaks: 1–2 packages
T-Bone Steaks: 1 package
Beef Filet: 1–2 packages
Sirloin Tip / Chuck Eye Steaks: 1–2 packages
Roasts & Slow Cooker Cuts:
Chuck Roast: 1–3 packages
Short Ribs: 2–3 packages
Beef Shanks (Osso Buco): 3–4 packages
Beef Stew: 2–3 packages
Carne Asada / London Broil: 1–2 packages
Assorted Specialty Cut (Brisket, Tri-Tip, or Prime Rib Roast): 1 roast per quarter
Note: All meats are flash-frozen, vacuum-sealed, and labeled for maximum freshness. Sample breakdowns represent standard butcher cuts from 600–750 lb hanging weight steers.