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:

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