Three Ranch Cuts That Turn Into Incredible Dinners

We are back from Texas, and just like it takes time to get everything lined out before we leave so Doug and Julie can handle the steers and heifers, it takes us a little time to get reorganized once we return.

 

The cows and heifers bale graze on grass while we're gone, but when they see us back, they’re ready for a little alfalfa.

 

So easy slow-cook dinners are just the thing for the next couple days — and they usually mean plenty of leftovers for lunch too.

 

Some cuts of beef are ready for the grill the minute they hit the pan.

 

Others reward patience.

 

Around the ranch, we call these the slow cook cuts — the ones that fill the kitchen with the smell of dinner simmering all afternoon.

 

These cuts come from hardworking parts of the animal, which means they carry incredible flavor. They need a little time and gentle heat to bring it out.

 

Cut of the Week: Chuck Roast

Chuck roast comes from the animal's shoulder and is one of the best cuts for slow cooking.

 

Put it in a Dutch oven, crockpot, or roasting pan and give it a few hours on low heat.

 

What starts as a firm roast slowly turns tender enough to pull apart with a fork.

 

It’s the kind of meal that makes the whole house smell like dinner.

 

Chuck roast after slow cooking — tender enough to pull apart with a fork.

 

Two Other Ranch Favorites for Slow Cooking

Chuck roast may get the spotlight today, but a couple of other cuts ranch families love for slow cooking are:

 

Brisket

Rich, flavorful, and perfect for braising or smoking. With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, brisket is also the traditional cut used for corned beef.

 

Round Steaks

Often overlooked, round steaks become wonderfully tender when cooked low and slow. Great for braising, stews, or slow simmering in sauce.

 

These are the kinds of cuts that turn into the most satisfying family meals.

 

A Bundle Built for Slow Cooking

For families who enjoy these ranch kitchen favorites, we put together a Slow Cook Bundle that includes:

1. • Brisket
2. • Chuck Roast
3. • Shoulder Roast
4. • Top Round Steaks
5. • Bottom Round Steaks

 

These are the same cuts families receive when they reserve a beef share from our ranch.

 

And we tucked four beef sticks inside as a little ranch gift — perfect for a snack while dinner is cooking.

 

   See the Slow Cook Bundle here   

From Our Ranch to Your Kitchen

All of these cuts come from the same cattle that go into our beef shares.

 

Which means when you cook one of these slow-cook cuts, you’re tasting exactly what families receive when they reserve a share of our ranch beef.

 

Sometimes the best meals need a little time and a little patience.

 

P.S. Our Slow Cook Bundle averages about 16 pounds of beef (15–17 lbs) and includes brisket, chuck roast, shoulder roast, and round steaks. 

 

See the Slow Cook Bundle here →