Beef Share Cut Breakout
1/2 beef Thomas Cattle Co. beef share breakout
A rough estimate of cuts on half of a beef. This all depends on the beef itself and steak thickness but will give a general idea.
For 1/4 beef share, divide by 2 and for a whole beef share multiply the counts below by 2.
Chuck roast 2-4Ibs: about 5-6 packages
Brisket: 1 (unless cut in half, then two)
Soup bones: about 5 packages 4 per pack (unless you get dog bones, then around 10 lbs)
Rib steaks: can choose all rib steak, prime rib roast or half and half.
All rib steaks:6 packages
Prime ribs: 4
Half and half: 2 prime ribs and about 3 packages of rib steaks.
Short ribs: about 5 packages with 4 per
Skirt steak: about 4 packages
Flank steak: 1 package
T-bone: about 6 packages
Sirloin steak: about 6 packages
Rump roast: 2
Sirloin tip roast: 2
Round steak: about 9 unless cubed or half and half.
Tri-tip: 1
Stew meat: 6 packages
Ground beef: ~ 75 pounds