Your Guide to Beef: TCC Insights

Welcome to our Beef Knowledge Center! Here, you’ll find answers to common questions about beef, including how our practices at Thomas Cattle Company set us apart.

We’re passionate about raising premium all-natural beef, with no added hormones or antibiotics.

We know that informed customers are empowered customers. Whether you’re curious about the benefits of beef, tips for cooking different cuts, or the health benefits of adding beef to your diet, this page is designed to help you get the most out of every TCC product.

Dive in to learn more about our beef from ranch to table!

how our beef are fed

As a consumer, you have a lot of choices when it comes to choosing the best beef to feed and fuel your family. At TCC, our premium all natural beef is grass-fed and grain-finished and has no added hormones or antibiotics, ever.

For 85% of the life of our beef, they graze feed in the Owyhee Mountains and our ranches in southern Idaho and Eastern Oregon.  The cows and calves head up the mountains in March and then in October and November of each year, we are moving them back down the mountains to our homeplace in Oreana, ID. 

For the last 120-150 days of their life, our cattle are fed a ration of grass and alfalfa, with a side of corn, all grown locally in our local valley. Finishing with grain provides superior marbling, tenderness and rich taste in TCC all natural beef.

Your purchase is not only supporting our ranch family but also the farm families that raise the feed we finish our all-natural beef on. 

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TCC BEEF GRADING

At TCC, we take pride in the quality and flavor of our beef, which is why we want to share this information on beef grading.

Beef grading is an official USDA process that evaluates the quality of meat based on marbling, texture, and maturity.

TCC beef consistently earns Choice and Prime grades—among the highest quality ratings available. This means our cuts have superior marbling for exceptional flavor, tenderness, and juiciness.

Use this guide to understand more about what goes into grading, why it matters, and how TCC’s commitment to quality ensures you’re getting the very best, every time.

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TOP 10 NUTRIENTS FOUND IN BEEF

  1. Iron
  2. Choline
  3. Protein
  4. Vitamin B6
  5. Vitamin B12
  6. Phosphorus
  7. Zinc
  8. Niacin
  9. Riboflavin
  10. Selenium

Read about each one here.

Heathy Eating Styles Beef Supports

  1. Low-Carb
  2. Keto
  3. Carnivore
  4. Paleo
  5. Gluten-Free

Beef is naturally a gluten-free food and research confirms that even though grain-finished cattle, like TCC cattle, that eat sources of grains, our beef remains gluten free because of cattle’s unique digestive system.

For 85% of the life of our beef, they graze feed in the Owyhee Mountains and our ranches in southern Idaho and Eastern Oregon.  The cows and calves head up the mountains in March and then in October and November of each year, we are moving them back down the mountains to our homeplace in Oreana, ID. 

For the last 120-150 days of their life, our cattle are fed a ration of grass and alfalfa, with a side of corn, all grown locally in our local valley. Finishing with grain  provides superior marbling, tenderness and rich taste in TCC all natural beef.

Your purchase is not only supporting our ranch family but also the farm families that raise the feed we finish our all-natural beef on. 

Learn more about beef diet trends here.

Enhance your grilling game

Choose your preferred method:

  • Direct heat
  • Indirect heat
  • Smoking

Master the grilling fundamentals with this great article.

Internal Beef Temperature

  • Steaks & roasts: 145 degrees F, allow to rest 3-5 minutes
  • Ground meats: 160 degrees F

There is so much more to learn when it comes to beef safety, storage, and thawing. Check it out here.

low & slow

the best beef for roasting

There’s something warm and comforting about a slow-cooked savory TCC Chuck Roast. As the slow cooking continues, it grows richer with flavor. Expand your slow-cooking skills with these beef cuts, many of which we sell on the website.

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