Anyone ever eaten grass-fed beef? (1 Viewer)

[Dentist]

was reading an article in Esquire today about the health benefits of grass-fed beef vs. grain-fed and even organic grain fed...

apparantly this stuff is right up there with fish in terms of health...

Has anyone had it?

http://www.americangrassfedbeef.com/

 

[Seymour Corn]

Tastes kind of...i don't know .... grassy.

 

[Chadstroma]

was reading an article in Esquire today about the health benefits of grass-fed beef vs. grain-fed and even organic grain fed...

apparantly this stuff is right up there with fish in terms of health...

Has anyone had it?

http://www.americangrassfedbeef.com/

Isn't that like Kobe Beef Lite?

 

[Dentist]

was reading an article in Esquire today about the health benefits of grass-fed beef vs. grain-fed and even organic grain fed...

apparantly this stuff is right up there with fish in terms of health...

Has anyone had it?

http://www.americangrassfedbeef.com/

Isn't that like Kobe Beef Lite?

honestly, i don't know.

 

[Dentist]

Tastes kind of...i don't know .... grassy.

is this shtick?

 

[Seymour Corn]

Tastes kind of...i don't know .... grassy.

is this shtick?

If by schtick you mean ground shaking comedy, then yes.

 

[Parmcat]

was reading an article in Esquire today about the health benefits of grass-fed beef vs. grain-fed and even organic grain fed...

apparantly this stuff is right up there with fish in terms of health...

Has anyone had it?

http://www.americangrassfedbeef.com/

Don't all cows graze in the field? I thought they all ate grass. I think this is a money grab, and you should boycot by ordering a double cheese and ham pizza!

 

[Dentist]

was reading an article in Esquire today about the health benefits of grass-fed beef vs. grain-fed and even organic grain fed...

apparantly this stuff is right up there with fish in terms of health...

Has anyone had it?

http://www.americangrassfedbeef.com/

Don't all cows graze in the field? I thought they all ate grass. I think this is a money grab, and you should boycot by ordering a double cheese and ham pizza!

LOL.. no.. most cows are fed grain and are confined in a bin. most are juiced up on antibiotics, growth hormones, etc. Much of the grain is processed..it's a very un-natural process.

However, the grain fed cows do get bigger and fatter, and fat is what provides the flavor... so probably the grain fed taste a little better... but the health factor on them is WAY down.

 

[McBokonon]

http://www.americangrassfedbeef.com/

Why is that dog wearing glasses?

 

[Dentist]

http://www.americangrassfedbeef.com/

Why is that dog wearing glasses?

his eyes went bad because of grain-fed beef, duh

 

[Parmcat]

was reading an article in Esquire today about the health benefits of grass-fed beef vs. grain-fed and even organic grain fed...

apparantly this stuff is right up there with fish in terms of health...

Has anyone had it?

http://www.americangrassfedbeef.com/

Don't all cows graze in the field? I thought they all ate grass. I think this is a money grab, and you should boycot by ordering a double cheese and ham pizza!

LOL.. no.. most cows are fed grain and are confined in a bin. most are juiced up on antibiotics, growth hormones, etc. Much of the grain is processed..it's a very un-natural process.

However, the grain fed cows do get bigger and fatter, and fat is what provides the flavor... so probably the grain fed taste a little better... but the health factor on them is WAY down.

I still say go pizza and beer...you will feel better. Maybe play some poker at stars....

Be a man Dentist!

 

[Blood Farmer]

was reading an article in Esquire today about the health benefits of grass-fed beef vs. grain-fed and even organic grain fed...

apparantly this stuff is right up there with fish in terms of health...

Has anyone had it?

http://www.americangrassfedbeef.com/

Don't all cows graze in the field? I thought they all ate grass. I think this is a money grab, and you should boycot by ordering a double cheese and ham pizza!

LOL.. no.. most cows are fed grain and are confined in a bin. most are juiced up on antibiotics, growth hormones, etc. Much of the grain is processed..it's a very un-natural process.

However, the grain fed cows do get bigger and fatter, and fat is what provides the flavor... so probably the grain fed taste a little better... but the health factor on them is WAY down.

I would say that you are a victim of propaganda Dentist. Some cattle are raised in a feed lot and some are raised in pastures. They are not usually distinguished in the sales barns and are slaughtered with no identifiable differences. The beef you buy in the stores in based on fat content. Obviously, a lower fat content may be considered less unhealthy but I would not worry about "natural processes" in my food supply. Don't believe everything you hear. For example: Some people say that they are retired from online poker

 

[-OZ-]

This is all over my head.

What's Angus anyway? I know it tastes better, but what's the difference?

 

[-OZ-]

I buy all organic grass fed beef a half cow at a time.

Great, I now have this image of half a cow walking around in a circle on some pasture in Kansas.

 

[redman]

I buy all organic grass fed beef a half cow at a time. 

Great, I now have this image of half a cow walking around in a circle on some pasture in Kansas.

Are you implying that cow mutiliations are related to crop circles?

 

[Dentist]

was reading an article in Esquire today about the health benefits of grass-fed beef vs. grain-fed and even organic grain fed...

apparantly this stuff is right up there with fish in terms of health...

Has anyone had it?

http://www.americangrassfedbeef.com/

Don't all cows graze in the field? I thought they all ate grass. I think this is a money grab, and you should boycot by ordering a double cheese and ham pizza!

LOL.. no.. most cows are fed grain and are confined in a bin. most are juiced up on antibiotics, growth hormones, etc. Much of the grain is processed..it's a very un-natural process.

However, the grain fed cows do get bigger and fatter, and fat is what provides the flavor... so probably the grain fed taste a little better... but the health factor on them is WAY down.

I still say go pizza and beer...you will feel better. Maybe play some poker at stars....

Be a man Dentist!

that's how I got fat, no thanx.If "being a man" involves being fat, i'm out

 

[Dentist]

So what happens to this good fat when the beef gets cooked?

By the way, this is very, very good news, as I buy all organic grass fed beef a half cow at a time.

proninja.. you're refering to my oil thing I talked about from before.saturated animal fats respond to heat much differently than unsaturated seed/nut/vegetable oils.

However, there is certainly information to suggest that the charred areas of meats can be unhealthy... so don't overcook the outside.

 

[Dentist]

was reading an article in Esquire today about the health benefits of grass-fed beef vs. grain-fed and even organic grain fed...

apparantly this stuff is right up there with fish in terms of health...

Has anyone had it?

http://www.americangrassfedbeef.com/

Don't all cows graze in the field? I thought they all ate grass. I think this is a money grab, and you should boycot by ordering a double cheese and ham pizza!

LOL.. no.. most cows are fed grain and are confined in a bin. most are juiced up on antibiotics, growth hormones, etc. Much of the grain is processed..it's a very un-natural process.

However, the grain fed cows do get bigger and fatter, and fat is what provides the flavor... so probably the grain fed taste a little better... but the health factor on them is WAY down.

I would say that you are a victim of propaganda Dentist. Some cattle are raised in a feed lot and some are raised in pastures. They are not usually distinguished in the sales barns and are slaughtered with no identifiable differences. The beef you buy in the stores in based on fat content. Obviously, a lower fat content may be considered less unhealthy but I would not worry about "natural processes" in my food supply. Don't believe everything you hear. For example: Some people say that they are retired from online poker

I don't believe everything I hear... but between this well written esquire article that seemed unbiased, and multiple other sources i've read that talk about the health benefits of naturally raised cattle, it makes me wonder if there is some truth to it.When I come and make a statement here or anywhere.. it's generally not until i've done some solid research on the topic already, and then I come here to get some real-life feedback on taste, comparisons, experiences, etc.

 

[cstu]

was reading an article in Esquire today about the health benefits of grass-fed beef vs. grain-fed and even organic grain fed...

apparantly this stuff is right up there with fish in terms of health...

Has anyone had it?

http://www.americangrassfedbeef.com/

Don't all cows graze in the field? I thought they all ate grass. I think this is a money grab, and you should boycot by ordering a double cheese and ham pizza!

LOL.. no.. most cows are fed grain and are confined in a bin. most are juiced up on antibiotics, growth hormones, etc. Much of the grain is processed..it's a very un-natural process.

However, the grain fed cows do get bigger and fatter, and fat is what provides the flavor... so probably the grain fed taste a little better... but the health factor on them is WAY down.

I would say that you are a victim of propaganda Dentist. Some cattle are raised in a feed lot and some are raised in pastures. They are not usually distinguished in the sales barns and are slaughtered with no identifiable differences. The beef you buy in the stores in based on fat content. Obviously, a lower fat content may be considered less unhealthy but I would not worry about "natural processes" in my food supply. Don't believe everything you hear. For example: Some people say that they are retired from online poker

I don't believe everything I hear... but between this well written esquire article that seemed unbiased, and multiple other sources i've read that talk about the health benefits of naturally raised cattle, it makes me wonder if there is some truth to it.When I come and make a statement here or anywhere.. it's generally not until i've done some solid research on the topic already, and then I come here to get some real-life feedback on taste, comparisons, experiences, etc.

The reason cows are fed corn is not just to fatten them up, but to make the meat taste better. It's the fat in your Prime ribeyes that make them taste so good and scientists spend a lot of time trying to figure out the best way to get the much desired "marbling". You can buy cheaper Select cuts of steak that have reduced marbling (fat in the meat) and it will be a lot healthier and won't taste as good. I would imagine that the reason grass-fed beef is healthier is because it grades out as Select, rather than better cuts of beef.

 

[culdeus]

I buy and consume almost exclusively grass fed livestock.

We get our supplies from http://www.rehobothranch.com/

Super high quality stuff. Especially the pork.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

Why "grass-fed" is BS.

 

[flapgreen]

All tastes the same to me

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Europe loves grass-fed beef, I had a lot of it over the years. Give me the Americano stuff please.

 

[msommer]

Europe loves grass-fed beef, I had a lot of it over the years. Give me the Americano stuff please.

To each their own. Enjoy your hormones, and keep them West of the Atlantic (and North of the Canal).

Brazilian and Argentinian beef rules.

 

[snogger]

A couple years back we bought half a cow with our in-laws. It was a "grass fed" cow and I'll never order that way again.. Sure it is more healthy as there is less fat.. But what good is steak without fat??

Worst T-bones/Rib eyes I have ever had.. Might as well as had it all made into Hamburger for as much flavor there was in the steaks.

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

I buy my beef from one of two vendors at my local farmers markets that I've known for 4 years now. The first source pastures the cattle on grass and apples (shrug) but grain finishes the cows. The steaks are spectacular. It's a small operation, pretty close to eating a cow share as we'll eat from one cow for a couple of weeks until they slaughter another.

The second is a larger operation that supplies grass fed beef to most of the elite steakhouses in the city. I frankly like their pastured pork better than their beef.

As with "organic" I don't really focus on how the food is labelled. I focus on the relationship I've formed with the vendor. None of my produce is labelled organic. But I can visit the farm where it's grown if I want to.

 

[tonydead]

I ordered a 1/4 cow once and regretted it. It's low fat and gamey. After a while I ended up throwing away some of the cuts and making jerky out of all the hamburger. Healthier? I guess but to me it was borderline uneatable. When you think of a nice juicy steak - this isn't it.

I'd recommend finding a local butcher. Talk to them about their meat. The cuts will always be prime or near prime, come fresh from a local farm, and without all the hormones and chemicals you get in supermarket meat. It's more expensive, but, meat is serious business. (I do realize you can't do this in all parts of the country, I've been there, and it sucks.)

 

[eoMMan]

Definitely more expensive.

Is that okay, Dentist?

 

[culdeus]

Why "grass-fed" is BS.

Why "grass-fed" is BS.[/quoteHow is this any different than "Kobe" beef labeling

 

[Koya]

Europe loves grass-fed beef, I had a lot of it over the years. Give me the Americano stuff please.

To each their own. Enjoy your hormones, and keep them West of the Atlantic (and North of the Canal).Brazilian and Argentinian beef rules.

So, it's either eat grass or eat hormones? Those are the only two options.

 

[culdeus]

Europe loves grass-fed beef, I had a lot of it over the years. Give me the Americano stuff please.

To each their own. Enjoy your hormones, and keep them West of the Atlantic (and North of the Canal).Brazilian and Argentinian beef rules.

So, it's either eat grass or eat hormones? Those are the only two options.

At this point, basically.

 

[Chaka]

Why "grass-fed" is BS.

Why "grass-fed" is BS.[/quoteHow is this any different than "Kobe" beef labeling

Yup. The article isn't saying the health claims are false just that sourcing makes it difficult to find the real deal.

 

[The Ref]

We have a farmers market down by the water on Saturday mornings. Lots of great stuff from Local hatched eggs, fresh produce and a baker who makes great bread with healthy grains. If I ate from this place exclusively I'd weigh 75 pounds less.

Anyway they do have a guy who sells grass fed beef. I got a couple of strip steaks from him a while back..... I haven't bought anything else from him since. It wasn't "bad" but I had all the same complaints that most of you did above. Low in fat and a touch too grainy. Now when I have a heart attack at 50 I'll probably regret not having more grass fed over corn fed beef, but if I'm going to eat beef I want the good stuff.

 

[siffoin]

I buy my beef from one of two vendors at my local farmers markets that I've known for 4 years now. The first source pastures the cattle on grass and apples (shrug) but grain finishes the cows. The steaks are spectacular. It's a small operation, pretty close to eating a cow share as we'll eat from one cow for a couple of weeks until they slaughter another.

The second is a larger operation that supplies grass fed beef to most of the elite steakhouses in the city. I frankly like their pastured pork better than their beef.

As with "organic" I don't really focus on how the food is labelled. I focus on the relationship I've formed with the vendor. None of my produce is labelled organic. But I can visit the farm where it's grown if I want to.

I have a very similar approach.

We spent one summer taste testing all of the different beef available at the local farmers market- using a baseline of Costco ribeye. We tried ribeyes from American Waygu, American Highland and Red Devon. Cattle raised as naturally as possible - no hormones or antibiotics. Some were fully pasture raised. Others were pasture raised then grain finished.

The one we kept coming back to was the Red Devon 100% pasture raised - with the Waygu a very close second.

Since then we've developed a relationship with the Red Devon rancher and his steak is really just top notch outstanding. The rancher is committed to raising the best beef possible - he does things like salt his pastures with Redmond Salt in an effort to increase the minerals into the soil...and into the cattle for improved taste.

One year he finished his pork (he raises pork too) by feeding them "wine" from mash he had gotten from local wineries. Incredible.

Bone-in Ribeye from this guy is $15 lb- which is considerably cheaper than what it would cost as Whole Foods.

 

[Koya]

I buy my beef from one of two vendors at my local farmers markets that I've known for 4 years now. The first source pastures the cattle on grass and apples (shrug) but grain finishes the cows. The steaks are spectacular. It's a small operation, pretty close to eating a cow share as we'll eat from one cow for a couple of weeks until they slaughter another.

The second is a larger operation that supplies grass fed beef to most of the elite steakhouses in the city. I frankly like their pastured pork better than their beef.

As with "organic" I don't really focus on how the food is labelled. I focus on the relationship I've formed with the vendor. None of my produce is labelled organic. But I can visit the farm where it's grown if I want to.

I have a very similar approach.

We spent one summer taste testing all of the different beef available at the local farmers market- using a baseline of Costco ribeye. We tried ribeyes from American Waygu, American Highland and Red Devon. Cattle raised as naturally as possible - no hormones or antibiotics. Some were fully pasture raised. Others were pasture raised then grain finished.

The one we kept coming back to was the Red Devon 100% pasture raised - with the Waygu a very close second.

Since then we've developed a relationship with the Red Devon rancher and his steak is really just top notch outstanding. The rancher is committed to raising the best beef possible - he does things like salt his pastures with Redmond Salt in an effort to increase the minerals into the soil...and into the cattle for improved taste.

One year he finished his pork (he raises pork too) by feeding them "wine" from mash he had gotten from local wineries. Incredible.

Bone-in Ribeye from this guy is $15 lb- which is considerably cheaper than what it would cost as Whole Foods.

Does this guy ship?

 

[Dentist]

Definitely more expensive.

Is that okay, Dentist?

no, i started this thread 8 years ago. I didn't get into it then and don't plan to now.

 

[Mohawk]

I try to eat grass fed beef whenever I eat red meat. Much healthier for you. A bit more expensive, but you can find decent cuts of steaks, roasts, grass fed etc. at Wegman's if there is one nearby.