Welcome to T Bar J Ranch
Our Story
Our ranch was homesteaded by Al's Grandfather in 1909. He recorded our brand in 1911, using the initials of Al's Grandmother, Theoline Johanna. Thus the T Bar J brand has been a part of this land every since. Never belonged to anyone else.
We live on the short grass prairies of Montana where the deer and the antelope play, an occasional elk, moose or bear wander by and the coyotes 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
Abundant Montana is a go-to resource for locally grown food in Montana. Please read the article published about us
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 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.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 sharesLike a hamburger — just ready to go.
EASY TO KEEP ON HAND
✔ Shelf-stable (no refrigeration needed)
✔ Ships the same week you order
✔ Perfect for trucks, gym bags, and lunchboxesSimple, filling protein when you don’t have time to cook.
FLAVORS
🔥 Ghost Pepper (NEW) — Bold heat
🌶 Jalapeño (NEW) — Clean heat
🌶🧀 Jalapeño Cheese — Creamy + spicy
Teriyaki — Savory-sweet
Original — Classic Montana beef (Most Popular)PACK OPTIONS
15-pack — $47.99
Easy to keep on hand30-pack — $89.99
👉 Most PopularLimited runs based on our current beef supply.
Once a batch is gone, we wait for the next processing.PERFECT FOR
✔ Lunchboxes
✔ Road trips
✔ Workdays
✔ Sports bags
✔ Between meals👉 Choose your flavor and pack size above — ships this week.
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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
✔ Ships frozen with dry ice
✔ Free shipping included
✔ Ships Mondays onlySeasonal Shipping
✔ Spring shipping runs April–May
✔ Nationwide shipping pauses June–August to ensure your beef arrives in the best conditionMontana Customers
✔ Local delivery and shipping available year-round
✔ We’ll coordinate directly with youWe only ship when we know your beef will arrive exactly as it should.
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.
Most 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.Available based on current harvest.
👉 Add to Cart and stock your freezer with beef you don’t have to second guess.
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Everyday Ranch Meal Bundle – Montana Ranch-Raised Beef
Slow-cook meals that make dinner easy.
Spring gets busy.
You’re outside more.
Schedules pick up.
And dinner still needs to happen.That’s where this bundle comes in.
These are the dependable, no-fuss cuts we use here at the ranch—
the kind you can put in the crockpot in the morning or set in the oven and let it do the work.No complicated recipes.
No hovering over the stove.Just real beef… and meals that take care of themselves.
WHAT’S INCLUDED (APPROX. 15–16 LBS)
• 1 Montana Beef Brisket (approx. 4–5 lbs)
• 2 Chuck or Shoulder Roasts (approx. 3 lbs each)
• 6–8 Top & Bottom Round Steaks (approx. 4–5 lbs total)
• 5 Ranch Beef Sticks (ready-to-eat, no cooking needed)All vacuum-sealed, dry-aged, and ready for your freezer.
Something for dinner… and something you can grab on the way out the door.
THE SIMPLE WAY WE COOK
✔ Place roast in crockpot
✔ Add broth or water + salt
✔ Cook low 8 hours (or high 4–5)
✔ Don’t lift the lid
✔ Let it rest in juices before servingThat’s it.
That’s how we do it here at the ranch.
WHY THESE CUTS MATTER
✔ Easy to cook
✔ Freezer-friendly
✔ Built for real meals—not just special occasionsThe kind of beef that makes life simpler when your freezer is stocked.
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.A SIMPLE PLACE TO START
Most families begin with a bundle like this—
then move into a 1/4 or 1/2 beef once they see how much easier it is to have real food ready at home.RAISED RIGHT
✔ No hormones
✔ No antibiotics
✔ No shortcutsJust Montana-raised beef from a ranch family you can call by name.
SHIPPING & DELIVERY
✔ Ships frozen with dry ice
✔ Free shipping included
✔ Ships Mondays onlySeasonal Shipping
✔ Spring shipping runs April–May
✔ Nationwide shipping pauses June–August to ensure qualityMontana Customers
✔ Delivery available year-round
✔ We’ll coordinate directly📞 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.
AVAILABILITY
Built from the same cuts as our bulk beef shares.
When they’re spoken for, they’re gone until the next processing.
👉 KEEP DINNER SIMPLE
Add to Cart and take the guesswork out of what’s for dinner.
Regular price From $299.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per
Reserve Your Ranch Beef
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1/4 Beef Share – All-Natural Montana Beef (Deposit)
Deposits Open May 1
If you’ve been thinking about putting clean, all-natural beef in your freezer, this is the time to plan ahead.
We open shares at specific times—and most years, they’re spoken for quickly. We’ve already had folks reaching out and planning ahead for this opening.
This 1/4 Beef Share is for families who want dependable, all-natural beef for everyday meals—
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 plan your week around.Most families choose a 1/4 share because it’s the right balance—
enough beef to make weekly meals simple, without overfilling the freezer.
Shipping & Delivery
• July — Montana + local delivery starts
• September — Nationwide shipping starts✔Ships frozen with dry ice
✔ Shipping included, no extra fees
✔ Ships on MondaysWe only ship when we know your beef will arrive exactly as it should.
Reserve your share May 1 to secure your spot.
What’s Included (Approx. 90 lbs)
This is the same beef our family eats every week. You’re not guessing what to cook—you’re pulling from a freezer that’s already set up for real meals.
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
$500 deposit on May 1 reserves your share
$1,299 balance due before deliveryIncludes nationwide shipping or scheduled ranch delivery. No extra fees added later.
This reflects:
• Raising cattle without hormones or antibiotics
• Careful handling and dry-aging
• USDA processing and vacuum sealing
• Cold shipping or personal deliveryWe don’t cut corners—and we don’t sell mystery beef.
How It Works
- Reserve your share with a $500 deposit (May 1)
- 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
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.
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
When deposits open, shares are reserved on a first-come basis. Deposits Open May 1
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15 lb Premium Montana Steak Box – All-Natural Ranch-Raised Beef
Restaurant-Quality Steaks, Ready Anytime.
If you want premium, ranch-raised steaks in your freezer—without committing to a full share—this is your go-to.
Ribeyes, strips, and more—cut, vacuum sealed, and ready when you are.
Our steak boxes are built from the same cattle we use for our bulk beef shares.
This is for families who already value real food—
and want dependable, high-quality steaks ready when they need them.
No hormones. No antibiotics. No grocery-store guessing.
Just clean, all-natural beef raised right here on our Montana ranch.Many families start here—
then move into a 1/4 or 1/2 beef once they see how much they enjoy having their freezer stocked.
What’s Inside (Approx. 15 lbs)
A hand-packed variety of premium steaks, which may include:
✔ Ribeye or New York Strip
✔ Top Sirloin / Baseball Sirloin
✔ Flat Iron or Bavette
✔ Tri-Tip
✔ Delmonico
✔ Coulette
✔ Flank or Skirt Steak
✔ Sirloin Tip Steaks
✔ Other ranch-cut specialty steaksEach box includes a mix of steakhouse favorites and versatile cuts—
built for real meals, not just special occasions.
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.
Optional Upgrade: Tenderloin Filets
Add 2 Tenderloins – $49
Add 4 Tenderloins – $89Hand-cut, vacuum-sealed, and raised right here on T Bar J Ranch—
perfect for dinners, celebrations, or something special.
(You’ll have the option to add these after checkout.)
Shipping & Delivery
• July — Montana + local delivery starts
• September — Nationwide shipping starts✔Ships frozen with dry ice
✔ Shipping included, no extra fees
✔ Ships on MondaysWe only ship when we know your beef will arrive exactly as it should.
Availability
These boxes are limited based on each harvest.
When they’re spoken for, we wait for the next processing.
Between Share Deliveries
Many families use the steak box to stay stocked between bulk beef deliveries—
or to try our beef before committing to a larger share.
Our Ranch Promise
If something isn’t right, we’ll make it right.
No hassle. No runaround.
When you order from us, you’re working directly with a Montana ranch family that stands behind every box we ship.
Questions?
Call or text Amber: 406-697-5674
Keep premium steaks on hand—ready whenever you want a great meal.
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Taste the Difference Beef Bundle – 25 lbs of All-Natural Montana Beef + $200 Beef Bucks
Start here. 25 lbs + $200 toward your first share.
Limited Bundles Available
If you’ve been thinking about trying our beef before committing to a larger share—
this is the easiest way to start.
These are available in small batches, and they tend to go quickly.
The Taste the Difference Bundle gives your family:
👉 25 pounds of premium ranch-raised beef now
👉 $200 Beef Bucks toward a future 1/4 or 1/2 shareNo grocery-store guessing. No pressure.
Just real beef from a Montana ranch family you can call by name.Most families start here—
then move up once they see how easy it makes mealtime.
What’s Inside (Approx. 25 lbs)
A balanced mix to give you a true feel for cooking with ranch beef:
10 lbs Ground Beef
Dry-aged, vacuum-sealed 1 lb packs9 lbs Slow-Cook Cuts
Roasts & stew meat; may include Skirt, Flank, Round, Bavette, Tri-Tip, or Brisket6 lbs Premium Steaks
Ribeye, NY Strip, Delmonico, Flat Iron, Sirloin, or Tenderloin (varies)✔ 1 jar T Bar J Ranch honey
✔ $200 Beef Bucks (emailed after purchase)All cuts are vacuum-sealed, flash-frozen, and shipped direct from our ranch.
This is the same beef our family eats every week.
How the $200 Beef Bucks Work
After your purchase, you’ll receive a $200 credit by email.
You can apply it toward a 1/4 or 1/2 beef share deposit when you’re ready.
No pressure—just a simple way to make your next step easier.
Shipping & Delivery Timing
• July — Montana + local delivery starts
• September — Nationwide shipping starts✔Ships frozen with dry ice
✔ Shipping included, no extra fees
✔ Ships on MondaysWe confirm your delivery timing so you know exactly when to expect your order.
Why Families Start Here
• Try our beef without committing to a full share
• Get a real feel for cooking with bulk beef
• Stock your freezer with versatile cuts
• Build toward a 1/4 or 1/2 with $200 credit
Our Ranch Promise
If something isn’t right, we’ll make it right.
No hassle. No runaround.
You’re working directly with a Montana ranch family that stands behind every box.
Who This Is For
This bundle is a great fit if you:
• Want to try ranch-raised beef before committing
• Care where your food comes from
• Cook at home regularly
• Want an easier way to plan meals
• Are considering a 1/4 or 1/2 share
Questions?
Call or text Amber: 406-697-5674
Availability
We release these bundles in limited batches tied to each harvest.
When they’re spoken for, we wait for the next release.
Start with the Taste the Difference Bundle—see how easy it makes mealtime.
Regular price From $499.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per
Let customers speak for us
First off, the quality is phenomenal. Secondly, superior customer service. Super friendly.
We purchased the jalapeno flavor beef sticks.
They are delicious, just the right amount of heat for my taste, and perfect for a protein packed pick me up.
We received our order in a timely manner and have enjoyed them. Thank you for your delicious product.
Very tasty beef sticks, quick delivery and over the top customer service!! I will be a return customer.
These meat sticks have a delicious flavor. We are enjoying every bite and they are going fast. We got excellent customer service. We will definitely be repeat customers.
These are such a hit with our members! Thank you so much to T Bar J for such a great product!
I hope I can do this meat justice when I cook it. It looks beautiful and always arrives frozen and excellently packaged. Cooking some up tomorrow and my mouth is already watering! Amber provides the best and friendliest customer service!
Wonderful flavor excellent service I highly recommend T bar J beef 😁 from Montana
We received our Montana steak box all the way from Montana to Texas last week! Everything arrived frozen with the most beautiful steaks I’ve ever seen! The kind of steak you spend $60 or more at a fine restaurant! T Bar J included recipes, honey (from the ranch!) and a variety of beef sticks!
The customer service is excellent! Amber stayed in touch from the moment we placed our order all the way through delivery! You won’t believe how many steaks you get in a Montana Steak box!
We can’t wait for Texas to thaw out so we can enjoy T Bar J beef right off the grill!
We are placing another order next month for a 1/8 side! I won’t shop anywhere else for beef and neither should you!
Bought these for a special Montana made, useable gift. I messed up the delivery address and this business was over the top in covering my mistake and getting it to the corrected address. Thank you so much!!! We will be a repeat customer!!!
I was thinking of spreading the goodness around for Christmas but made me an early gift. So good tender delicious you just can’t get better steak.
That simple you guys are simply AWESOME!!!; No matter what! Doing a great job!!! Jack and Diana Daniels
For starters, the customer service you get is absolutely top-notch, they make you feel like a VIP.
The meat arrives fast, expertly packaged and frozen. It tastes fantastic, I describe it as eating ground ribeye, the meat to fat ratio is perfect. I will definitely be buying again!
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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Dinner Bell’s Ringing
Read the RoundupWe got everyone home last weekend. Cows are settled into the calving pasture, heifers are close by, and the bulls are off in their “man cave” — probably sleeping in, eating chips, and watching TV.
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This One Makes Grilling Easy (Just In Time For Mother’s Day)
Get the RecipeThis is one of those meals Mom doesn’t have to cook. Grilling season is just around the corner for most folks. And with Mother’s Day coming up, this is one of the easiest ways to put together a meal that feels a little special—without making it complicated.
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
