Amber here — this is one of my favorite stories we’ve received from a customer. Velma wrote this herself after trying our beef through a giveaway, and we’re honored to share it here on the blog. 

When I last left you, I had just ordered my first-ever 1/4 share of beef. I received it on May 21st, 2025, and let me tell you—halfway through that share, I realized something important: This was not going to last as long as I hoped.

Between my husband and I eating beef 2–3 times a day, it only lasted 79 days. On Day 80, we were out—and not happy about it. We were feeling so good! My joints no longer hurt, my leg cramps had stopped, and I hadn’t touched a Tylenol bottle in weeks.

Then… a light at the end of the tunnel.

I got an email saying I had won 10 pounds of ground beef from a ranch I’d been following—T Bar J Ranch, out of Montana.

I never win anything. So, naturally, I was skeptical. Was this some gimmick to get me to buy something else? A bait and switch?

I’m happy to report: There was no gimmick. No hook. No bait. Just beef.

📦 Delivery & First Impressions

My beef arrived on August 14th via UPS. Though the dry ice was gone, everything was still frozen solid. And inside the box? A few surprises:

• ✔️ Beef sticks
• ✔️ A jar of honey
• ✔️ A T Bar J Ranch hat (which my husband immediately claimed)

🥩 Taste Test: Ground Beef, Trail Sticks & Honey

The ground beef was delicious—clean, hearty, flavorful. But the real surprise? The beef sticks.

I expected gas station Slim Jim grease. I got… savory, dense bites that reminded me of a steak. One classic, one jalapeño cheese. Both were outstanding.

And the honey? Incredible. Smooth, not too sweet, with a flavor I couldn’t place. Amber later told me it was alfalfa blossom honey. Now I’m hooked.

💬 Final Thoughts

The beef was fantastic. But what really stood out was Amber’s personal touch — she updated me before shipping, confirmed when the box was delivered, and checked in after.

This is a real ranch, with real people who care.

I wholeheartedly recommend T Bar J Ranch.

You can visit them at tbarjranchbeef.com or email Amber directly at amber@tbarjranchbeef.com.