Half Beef
Stock your freezer with a wide variety of locally raised beef—without committing to a full animal. A Half Beef from Homestead Natural Meats gives you the perfect balance of premium steaks, hearty roasts, ground beef, and specialty cuts, all sourced from cattle born and raised right here in Delta County, Colorado. Our cattle graze on the lush grasses of the North Fork Valley and are finished on locally raised grains, making this a true “pasture-to-plate” product that never leaves the county.
What You’ll Receive
A half beef typically comes from a live animal weighing ~1,200 lbs and provides an average 375 lb hanging weight, yielding about 220–250 lbs of take-home beef once processed. Your half will include a mix of:
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Steaks (20–25%) – Ribeye, T-Bone/Porterhouse, New York Strip, Tenderloin/Filet, Sirloin, and Round Steaks. (~45–55 lbs total)
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Roasts (20–25%) – Chuck, Arm, Rump, and Brisket. (~45–55 lbs total)
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Ground Beef (35–45%) – The largest portion, perfect for everyday meals. (~80–100 lbs total)
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Other Cuts & Specialty Items (10–15%) – Short Ribs, Stew Meat, Soup Bones, Shanks, Flank, Skirt, plus organ meats if you choose to keep them. (~20–35 lbs total)
Because every family eats differently, your order is fully customizable. If you’d prefer fewer roasts, for example, that meat can be ground into more burger. We’ll have you fill out the cutting instructions, so your beef is cut and packaged exactly the way you want it. For more info and cut sheets click here.
What to Expect
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Take-home weight is typically 60–65% of the hanging weight after trimming and moisture loss.
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Your beef comes fully processed, boxed, and frozen—ready to go straight into your freezer at home.
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A half beef requires about 8–9 cubic feet of freezer space.
Choosing a Half Beef means you get the full variety of cuts at a practical size for most households—making it one of the most cost-effective and convenient ways to keep wholesome, locally raised beef on hand.
With Homestead Natural Meats, you’re not just filling your freezer—you’re supporting local ranchers, sustainable land stewardship, and a tradition of quality trusted for over 20 years.
*These weights are only estimations. The exact weights will be calculated when we process your order.
*The price is for a deposit only. Full price will be charge upon completion of order.
How Your Order Arrives
- Insulated Box – Every order is packed in a high-quality insulated shipping box.
- Dry Ice & Ice Packs – We include the right balance of dry ice and gel ice packs to keep your meats cold during shipping. Depending on your location and the season, you may still see some dry ice left in the box when it arrives.
- Frozen or Chilled on Arrival – Your products may arrive fully frozen or partially thawed and very cold to the touch. As long as the items are still cold, they are safe to refreeze or refrigerate immediately.
- Store Immediately – Transfer items to your freezer as soon as your order arrives.
If you ever receive an order that is not cold, contact us right away.
