Meet Your Ranchers
We're Amber and Al, and our family has been raising cattle here in Molt, Montana, since Al's grandfather homesteaded the ranch in 1909.
The T Bar J brand was recorded in 1911 using the initials of Al's grandmother, Theoline Johanna. More than a century later, we're still raising cattle under that same brand on the same Montana ranch.
This is short-grass prairie country, where cattle graze under a big Montana sky, deer and antelope are regular visitors, and coyotes still howl at night.
Take Back Dinner, Time, and Control — Without Living at the Grocery Store
We put together a simple guide that shows how families make dinner easier — starting with what’s already in the freezer.
This isn’t a meal plan or a diet.
It’s how real families reduce grocery trips, decision fatigue, and weeknight stress — without needing a freezer or a big commitment.
Start here. Read it once. Let dinner feel lighter.
Every Beef Share Helps Feed a Veteran
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When you reserve a bulk beef share from our ranch, 5 lbs of ground beef is donated in your name to the Montana Veterans Meat Locker.
This is our Montana 5 for Those Who Served commitment.- ✔️ No red tape.
- ✔️ No middlemen.
- ✔️ Just Montana beef going straight into the freezers of veterans and active-duty service members who have certainly earned a heartfelt thank you.
We deliver twice a year:
- Veterans Day – November 11
- Memorial Day – Last Monday in May
Your family gets clean, all-natural beef from our ranch, and a Montana veteran gets the same, because of you.
Featured in Abundant Montana
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Available Now at the Ranch
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T Bar J Ranch Trail Sticks – All-Natural Montana Beef Sticks
All-Natural Beef Sticks From Our Ranch-Raised Beef
These aren’t just snacks.
They're for the days when lunch gets skipped, chores run long, or you just need real food in a hurry.
They’re the same Montana beef we raise for our own family—
simply turned into something you can take anywhere.No fillers.
No shortcuts.
Just real beef, ready when you are.Our beef sticks are 1 oz. Just the right size.
Made from the same beef as our bulk shares—just ready to go.
RANCH FUEL
Fueling our T Bar J Ranch Hammer Thrower, Kieran
competing alongside Olympic and world-level athletes.WHY THESE ARE DIFFERENT
✔ 100% all-natural Montana beef
✔ No hormones or antibiotics
✔ No fillers. No junk.
✔ Processed by our trusted USDA butcher
✔ From the same beef as our bulk sharesThink of it as a hamburger...that fits in your pocket.
EASY TO KEEP ON HAND
✔ Shelf-stable (no refrigeration needed)
✔ Ready to enjoy right out of the package
✔ Perfect for trucks, gym bags, lunchboxes, and road tripsFor the days when lunch gets skipped...but you still want real food.
FLAVORS
⭐ Original — Classic Montana beef (Most Popular)
🍯 Teriyaki — Sweet & savory
🌶 Jalapeño — A little kick
🌶🧀 Jalapeño Cheese — Creamy with a little heat
🔥 Ghost Pepper — For serious heat lovers
PACK OPTIONS
15-pack — $49.97
Easy to keep on hand30-pack — $89.99
👉 Most PopularMade in small batches from the same ranch-raised beef we proudly serve our own family.
PERFECT FOR
✔ Lunchboxes
✔ Road trips
✔ Workdays
✔ Sports bags
✔ Between meals👉 Choose your flavor and pack size above — ships this week.
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Choose the Right Fit for Your Family
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Ground Beef Sampler – All-Natural Montana Beef (15 lbs)
Most ground beef doesn’t taste like this.
Because most beef was never raised like this.
This is the same beef we raise for our own family—
on open Montana grasslands, without hormones or antibiotics, and dry-aged for 14 days for real flavor. The same process we use for our premium beef shares.You’ll receive 15 pounds of premium ground beef, packaged in convenient 1 lb portions and delivered frozen to your door.
This isn’t bulk for the sake of bulk.
It’s dependable, clean beef you can pull from the freezer any night of the week—and know exactly what you’re feeding your family.
Burgers.
Tacos.
Chili.
Simple meals that don’t require a second thought.No last-minute store runs.
No guessing what’s in the meat case.Just beef that’s ready when you are.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE OUR GROUND BEEF
✔ 100% all-natural beef
✔ No growth hormones or antibiotics
✔ No fillers. No additives.
✔ Raised on our Montana ranch — never in a feedlot
✔ Processed by our trusted USDA-inspected family butcherThis is beef the way it used to be—raised right and handled with care from start to finish.
FROM OUR RANCH TO YOUR TABLE
✔ A jar of Montana honey from our bees
✔ A handwritten thank-you from our familyNot because it’s a promotion—
but because that’s how we do business.SHIPPING & DELIVERY
✓ Reserve your Ground Beef Sampler today
✓ Now shipping for fall delivery
✓ We'll contact you before scheduling delivery
✓ Ships frozen with dry ice
✓ Shipping included — no surprise shipping fees
Your beef is packed frozen here at the ranch and shipped directly to your door.
📞 Questions? Call or text Amber: 406-697-5674
OUR RANCH PROMISE
If something isn’t right, we’ll make it right.
No hassle. No runaround.
When you order from us, you’re dealing directly with a Montana ranch family that stands behind every box we ship.
Many families start here—
then move to a 1/8 or 1/4 beef once they taste the difference and see how much easier it is to keep their freezer stocked.👉 Add to Cart and stock your freezer with beef you don’t have to second guess.
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1/8 Beef Share – Deposit - All-Natural Montana Beef
A Simple Way to Start Filling Your Freezer with Real Beef
If you’ve been thinking about trying clean, all-natural beef from a Montana ranch, this is the place to start.
This 1/8 Beef Share is designed for families who want to experience ranch-raised beef before committing to a larger share—
raised by our Montana ranch family and delivered ready for your freezer.
No hormones. No antibiotics. No grocery-store guessing.
Just real beef you can cook with confidence.Many families start here—
then move up to a 1/4 or 1/2 once they see how much easier meal planning becomes.
Shipping & Delivery
✓ Fall delivery — delivered before Thanksgiving
✓ We'll contact you before scheduling delivery
✓ Dry-aged, vacuum sealed, and ready for your freezer
✓ Shipping included — no surprise shipping fees
Our fall harvest is underway, and families are already reserving their shares.
Reserve your share today and we'll take care of the details from there.
What’s Included (Approx. 45 lbs)
This is the same beef our family eats every week.
A balanced mix to give you a true feel for cooking with bulk beef:
~25% Premium Steaks
Ribeye, New York Strip, Tenderloin, Sirloin, Flat Iron, Delmonico, Bavette, Baseball Cut
(exact cuts vary slightly)~35% Roasts & Slow-Cook Cuts
Chuck roast, Shoulder roast, Tri-tip, Brisket, Stew meat, Skirt steak, Flank steak, Top & Bottom Round~40% Ground Beef
Our signature 85/15 blend, vacuum-sealed in 1 lb packagesAll beef is:
• Dry-aged 14 days
• Vacuum-sealed
• USDA inspected
• Processed by our long-time family butcher (35+ years)
Pricing
$350 deposit reserves your share
$599 balance due before deliveryIncludes shipping or scheduled ranch delivery.
No extra fees added later.
How It Works
- Reserve your share with a $350 deposit
- We raise, finish, and process your beef
- You pay the balance when it’s ready
- Your beef arrives frozen and ready for your freezer
No subscription.
No pressure.
Just real food, planned ahead.
Ranch Extras (By Request)
Organ meats (liver, heart, tongue)
Soup bones, oxtail, or osso bucco
Beef fat for tallowIf you want them—just let us know.
From Our Ranch to Your Table
✔ A jar of Montana honey from our bees
✔ A T Bar J Ranch hatNot because it’s a promotion—
but because that’s how we do business.
Who This Is For
This 1/8 share is a great fit if you:
• Want to try bulk beef before committing to a larger share
• Are new to buying directly from a ranch
• Cook at home regularly
• Want fewer grocery trips
• Care where your food comes from
Feeding Veterans With Every Share
When you reserve a beef share, 5 lbs of ground beef is donated in your name to the Montana Veterans Meat Locker.
This is part of our Montana 5 for Those Who Served commitment.
Because real Montana beef should feed more than just one table.
Questions?
Call or text Amber: 406-697-5674
Shares are reserved on a first-come basis.
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1/4 Beef Share – Deposit - All-Natural Montana Beef
A Freezer Full of Good Meals Starts Here
The Quarter Beef Share — A Family Favorite
Imagine opening your freezer and knowing you've already got the makings of supper.
Hamburger for taco night. A roast for Sunday dinner. Ribeye steaks for a special evening. And plenty of good Montana beef for all the meals in between.
That's what a quarter beef share can do for your family.
Approximately 90 pounds of our premium, all-natural Montana beef, raised by a ranch family you know and trust.
Our cattle are pasture-raised, carefully fed, and raised without antibiotics or growth-hormone implants.
No wondering where your beef came from or how it was raised. You can ask us, because we're the ones who raised it.
Now preparing reservations for our Summer 2027 harvest, opening November 1.
Reserve your quarter beef with a $550 deposit. The remaining $1,399 is due before delivery.
Your beef will be dry-aged, vacuum-sealed, and delivered frozen, ready for your family's freezer.
Shipping & Delivery
✓ Summer 2027 delivery begins in June, including nationwide shipping.
✓ July & August: We continue personal deliveries and shipping throughout Montana, along with personal deliveries on our summer road trips. Nationwide shipping resumes when cooler weather returns.
✓ We'll contact you ahead of time to arrange your shipment or personal delivery.
✓ Your beef arrives frozen, dry-aged, vacuum-sealed, and ready for your freezer.
✓ Shipping and delivery are included in your beef-share price — no surprise charges at checkout.
Reserve your share today, and we'll take care of the details from there.
What’s Included (Approx. 90 lbs)
We feed our own family the same beef we're proud to put on your family's table.
And with a quarter beef in your freezer, you've got the makings of everything from a quick weeknight supper to a special Sunday dinner, all ready when you need it.
A balanced mix for everyday cooking, weekend grilling, and slow-cooked comfort meals:
~25% Premium Steaks
Ribeye, New York Strip, Tenderloin, Sirloin, Flat Iron, Baseball Cut, Delmonico~35% Roasts & Slow-Cook Cuts
Chuck roast, Shoulder roast, Brisket, Tri-tip, Stew meat, Skirt steak, Flank steak, Eye of Round, Bavette~40% Ground Beef
Our signature 85/15 blend, vacuum-sealed in 1 lb packagesAll beef is:
• Dry-aged 14 days
• Vacuum-sealed
• USDA inspected
• Processed by our long-time family butcher (35+ years)
Pricing
Your Quarter Beef Share — Approximately 90 lbs
Total Price: $1,949
$550 deposit reserves your share
$1,399 remaining balance due before deliveryYour deposit is applied toward the total price of your beef share. We'll send you an invoice for the remaining balance when your beef is processed and ready for delivery.
Shipping or scheduled personal delivery is included in your price. No surprise delivery charges.
No subscription. Just a freezer stocked with good Montana beef, ready for your family's meals.
How It Works
Step 1: Reserve your share with a $550 deposit.
Step 2: We raise and process your beef, taking care of everything from our ranch to the butcher.
Step 3: Pay the remaining $1,399 when your beef is processed and ready for delivery.
Step 4: Enjoy your Montana beef! Your share arrives frozen, vacuum-sealed, and ready for your freezer.
That's it! We'll keep you informed along the way and contact you before scheduling delivery.
Ranch Extras (By Request)
Looking for something special? Just ask!
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Organ meats (liver, heart, tongue)
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Soup bones, oxtail, or osso bucco
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Beef fat for making your own tallow
There's no extra charge for these items when available. Just let us know what you'd like!
A Little Something Extra From Our Ranch
Every quarter beef share comes with a little thank-you from us:
✓ A jar of Montana honey from our bees
✓ Your choice of a T Bar J Ranch hat or tea towelIt's our way of saying thank you for choosing our family ranch to feed yours.
Feeding Veterans With Every Share
When you reserve a beef share, Al and Amber donate 5 lbs of T Bar J Ranch ground beef in your name to the Montana Veterans Meat Locker.
It's our year-round commitment, Montana 5 for Those Who Served, and our way of thanking the men and women who have served our country.
Because good Montana beef should feed more than just one table.
Questions?
Call or text Amber: 406-697-5674
We raise a limited number of steers for each harvest, and beef shares are reserved on a first-come basis.
We'd be honored to put some of our Montana beef in your family's freezer.
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Let customers speak for us
Always something just special ordering threw t bar j she works with to get it right for everyone
Smooth easy purchase, timely delivery and delicious meat. I like that I know the meat I eat was raised and processed in Montana. I recommend them for their meat and the honey was great
The quality of the meat is top-notch, from the size of the cuts, to the texture and flavors, the moment you see it you know this is not your average supermarket meat, and once you actually cook it and taste it the difference becomes bigger. The texture, tenderness and flavor of the meat is like nothing you've ever had. Additionally, the customer service experience is unmatched, they make you feel unique and special, I don't want to "spoil" it for anybody, it's just something you have to experience.
This is my third order from T-J , everything on oder is top shelf I have no need to worry if the Beef is real or fake. Steak's are perfectly cut to size and I really love the ground beef.iys especially good for making pattie melts on rye with grilled onions .yumm.
Great beef, great service, great people. Awesome and highly recommended
Best meat we've ever had and some genuinely great people.
What makes T Bar J Ranch better than what you can find at your local grocery store? Two things: great people and a great product. The two go hand-in-hand. A superior product, backed by great people. It's worth it to us knowing we're receiving all-natural meat from animals that are properly taken care of by genuinely good people.
T bar J Ranch has knocked it off the charts with their beef sticks. Nicely packaged and easy to pack for any occasion. The lean, tasty beef always satisfying. Will be ordering more.
Need a protein hit? Need something delicious for any reason at all? These beef sticks are top notch tasty and so easy to grab/eat when the urge/need hits! All flavors great ( haven’t worked up courage for ghost pepper yet but any day now🤣). Thank you Amber and Al for another superb product and magnificent customer care!!
Amber and Al go above and beyond in getting you the best possible beef with local rancher friendliness and care. Amber will take care of you like family.
Best customer service by Amber, bar none! Personal, friendly, professional. The beef is beyond divine, unsurpassed in flavor; arrived well packed on time schedule provided. Soooo happy to be a part of T-J family and will definitely order again!
Gave them to 6 families in our travels and they were a hit!
Delicious!!!!! I'm going to give these for Christmas presents 🎁
Awesome product, great company support, highly recommended!
Everything came completely frozen
The breakfast sausage is wonderful
How It Works
1. Easy Order Online. Find your share, secure check out, click to order
2. Your order will arrive frozen to your door by UPS, or we deliver ourselves.
3. Enjoy the Taste and Flavor of All-Natural Beef and Pork
From Inside the Gate
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Twins, a Skunk & Some Answered Prayers
Read the RoundupPreg-checking helps us plan for next year's calves and make sure our cows get the care they need heading into winter. And wouldn't you know it, we found out one of our cows is carrying twins!
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Supper Was Cooking While We Brought Cows Home
Step Inside the GateWe had cows to bring home and everything to get ready for Saturday's preg-checking. I knew by the time we came in that evening, I wasn't going to feel much like fixing supper.
Featured on Velma Ilene's Blog
Velma is a real T Bar J Ranch Giveaway Winner and a newbie at bulk-beef buying. She started her blog this past year covering her journey towards healthy eating. After winning our monthly giveaway, she wrote a heartfelt (and hilarious) review of her T Bar J experience, from ground beef to beef sticks to honey.
It’s personal, honest, and a great read.
“There was no gimmick. No hook. Just beef.” – Velma
Published right here on our blog, Inside the Gate
