Muenster Grass Fed
Order in 5 Easy Steps
1. Read information below, and select your package size, your preferred processor, and preferred harvest month using the order button below.
2. Send in deposit and contract sent to your email (we take personal checks, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle Payments)
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3. Fill out custom cut order form (Half and Whole Beef Packages only)
4. Make final payment
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5. Pay for processing at the processor and pick up your frozen beef
Package Sizes and Quantities
Muenster Grass Fed sells our live cattle as either Quarter, Half, or Whole Beef Packages. Below are the approximate sizes of each package as well as how much deep freezer space you can expect to need.
Quarter-Beef Package:
Half-Beef Package:
Whole-Beef Package:
122-142 lbs of beef
4-5 Cubic Feet of Freezer Space Required
​$150 deposit required
243-285 lbs of beef
9-10 Cubic Feet of Freezer Space Required
$300 deposit required
487-569 lbs of beef
18-20 Cubic Feet of Freezer Space Required
​$600 deposit required
30 Month Old Grass-Finished Heifer
Our Premium and Favorite All-Around Grass Finished Beef
Overall Description: Our customers enjoy beef coming from these cattle the best. They are fully grown yet have tender muscle fibers. These animals are hormone and antibiotic free and finish on 100% grass for 3-6 months. They only come around once a year from February-May.
Hamburger: These have great hamburger which has a fair amount of fat, about an 80:20 ratio.
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Roasts: These animals have the best roasts. They are perfect for pot roasts, pulled BBQ and drip beef sandwiches, pulled beef tacos, and many other recipes.
Steaks: The steaks from these animals will be full sized and have great marbling for grass fed beef. The steaks from these animals are consistently good.
Flavor: Grass fed beef has much more flavor than your standard grain finished beef. I like to describe it as a beefy flavor. The dry aging process also adds depth to the flavor profile. Expect a noticeable difference in our beef vs. what you get at the supermarket.
30 Month Old Heifer Pricing
Below are estimated package sizes as well as estimated prices for your beef. Our beef price is based on the hanging weight of the cattle which is the most fair way to price bulk beef. Prices per pound are estimates based on typical carcass yields and cut orders. The estimated all-in price includes both the cost of the animal and the processing at Fischer's Meat Market as of 10-13-2024. Please refer to the section below for a description of the different processors who process our meat.
Quarter Beef Package:
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$4.50/lb Hanging Weight
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Take Home Meat Price Approximately $8.75/lb
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$1100-1270 est. all-in price with processing
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125-145 lbs of beef
Half Beef Package:
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$4.25/lb Hanging Weight​​
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Take Home Meat Price Approximately $8.37/lb
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$2100-2430 est. all-in price with processing
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250-290 lbs of beef
Whole Beef Package:
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$4.00/lb Hanging Weight​​
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Take Home Meat Price Approximately $8.00/lb
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$4010-4640 est. all-in price with processing
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502-580 lbs of beef
18 Month Old Grass-Finished Steer
A lean, but tender alternative to our premium beef.
Overall Description: These steers will be quite a bit smaller than our 30 Month Old Heifers. Because they are younger, they will not have as much marbling, but their muscle fibers will be tender. These animals are hormone and antibiotic free and finish on 100% grass for 3-6 months. These will be harvested in May 2025. This is a good option for those wanting less beef in their beef share while saving on the overall price/lb.
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Hamburger: These will have leaner, high-quality hamburger with about an 85:15 - 90:10 ratio of meat to fat.
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Roasts: The roasts on these animals will be leaner. This may require a longer cooking time, but they should still be tender because the animals are younger.
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Steaks: The steaks from these animals will be smaller and less marbled than the other options. That being said, they will be tender because of their younger age.
Flavor: The flavor will be similar to our other grass-finished beef. The hamburger, steaks, and roasts will be less fatty which will result in a different mouthfeel.
18 Month Old Steer Pricing
Below are estimated package sizes as well as estimated prices for your beef. Our beef price is based on the hanging weight of the cattle which is the most fair way to price bulk beef. Prices per pound are estimates based on typical carcass yields and cut orders. The estimated all-in price includes both the cost of the animal and the processing at Fischer's Meat Market as of 10-13-2024. Please refer to the section below for a description of the different processors who process our meat.
Quarter Beef Package:
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$4.15/lb Hanging Weight
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Take Home Meat Price Approximately $8.29/lb
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$820-960 est. all-in price with processing
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100-115 lbs of beef
Half Beef Package:
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$3.90/lb Hanging Weight​​
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Take Home Meat Price Approximately $7.91/lb
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$1565-1825 est. all-in price with processing
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200-230 lbs of beef
Whole Beef Package:
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$3.65/lb Hanging Weight​​
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Take Home Meat Price Approximately $7.53/lb
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$2980-3480 est. all-in price with processing
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400-460 lbs of beef
4-6 Year Old Grass-Finished Cow
Full sized grass-finished beef at a value price.
Overall Description: These cows, being older than our other options, will typically be less tender. That being said, sometimes, the quality of the beef from these cows can rival the beef from a 30 month old heifer. Because of the variability in quality, we offer them at a discounted price. These animals are hormone and antibiotic free and finish on 100% grass for 3 months. These will be harvested in February 2025. This is a good option for those wanting grass-finished beef at a lower price.
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Hamburger: The cows will carry a good bit of fat, and the hamburger will have about 80:20 meat to fat ration.
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Roasts: The roasts on these animals will have fat on them similar to the 30 month old heifers, but the muscle fibers will generally be tougher. This will result in a longer cook time for the roasts to be tender.
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Steaks: The steaks from these animals will be full sized with variable marbling. Some cows will have tender steaks while others will be more tough. If you are after great steaks, we recommend the 30 month old heifers.
Flavor: Typically, the flavor on these older animals will be similar to the younger ones. Sometimes, the meat will have an even stronger, more developed flavor than the meat coming from the younger ones.
4-6 Year Old Cow Pricing
Below are estimated package sizes as well as estimated prices for your beef. Our beef price is based on the hanging weight of the cattle which is the most fair way to price bulk beef. Prices per pound are estimates based on typical carcass yields and cut orders. The estimated all-in price includes both the cost of the animal and the processing at Fischer's Meat Market as of 10-13-2024. Please refer to the section below for a description of the different processors who process our meat.
Quarter Beef Package:
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$3.80/lb Hanging Weight
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Take Home Meat Price Approximately $7.69/lb
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$980-1100 est. all-in price with processing
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125-145 lbs of beef
Half Beef Package:
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$3.55/lb Hanging Weight​​
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Take Home Meat Price Approximately $7.31/lb
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$1860-2100 est. all-in price with processing
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250-290 lbs of beef
Whole Beef Package:
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$3.30/lb Hanging Weight​​
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Take Home Meat Price Approximately $6.93/lb
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$3525-3980 est. all-in price with processing
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500-580 lbs of beef
Processor Information
Muenster Grass Fed will bring your animal to one of four different processors in Cooke and Montague Counties. We have used all these processors in the past for both our customers and for our own families. Your beef will store for over a year in a deep freezer despite which processor you use.
Fischer's Meat Market
Opened in 1927, Fischer's Meat Market has been serving as the local grocery store for the community of Muenster, TX and has become an icon in the local area. It is known for it's smoked German sausage, cheeses, and meat counter. They also serve as our primary processor. We have brought hundreds of our cattle to Fischer's Meat Market for processing in the last decade.
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Processing about $1.28/lb carcass weight
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Uses Single Shrink Wrap Packaging
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Located in Muenster, TX (about 75 miles from DFW)
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Dry age 14 days standard, longer dry age times available
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Processor doubles as our local grocery story with many specialty items.
Approximate Processing Costs for an 800 lb carcass
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Whole Beef: $1025
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Half Beef: $512
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Quarter Beef: $256
Contact Information:
Fischer's Meat Market
304 N Main Street
Muenster, TX 76252
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Phone: 940-759-4211
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Hess Meat Market
Hess Meat Market has been serving the local area as a processor for decades. They have a small store front where your beef will be processed and a larger one in Denton, TX. They are known for their meat counter and specialty items. They are also the only processor that double wraps the beef and dry ages for more than 14 days without charging extra.
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Processing about $1.67/lb carcass weight
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Uses a double wrap of plastic and white butcher paper
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Located in Muenster, TX (about 75 miles from DFW)
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Dry age 14-21 days standard
Approximate Processing Costs for an 800 lb carcass
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Whole Beef: $1340
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Half Beef: $670
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Quarter Beef: $335
Contact Information:
Hess Meat Market
605 N Mesquite Street
Muenster, TX 76252
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Phone: 940-759-2744
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Nocona Meat Company
Nocona Meat Company opened in the Summer of 2022. Although a relatively new processor, they do a good job with processing. They have a nice store front where you will pick up your meat featuring a full butcher cabinet. Nocona is also a pretty cool town to visit and explore.
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Processing about $1.38/lb carcass weight
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Uses Single Shrink Wrap Packaging
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Located in Nocona, TX (about 95 miles from DFW)
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Dry age 12-14 days standard
Approximate Processing Costs for an 800 lb carcass
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Whole Beef: $1107
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Half Beef: $553
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Quarter Beef: $277
Contact Information:
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Nocona Meat Co
1610 W Pine Street
Nocona, TX 76255
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Phone: 940-825-1036
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Buck n' Bull MeatworX
Buck n' Bull MeatworX is the newest processor to open in our area. They are the only processor to use a true vacuum seal on their packaging which will appeal to some customers. The owner is also from Australia and has extensive knowledge on animal handling to ensure the animals stay calm in the time leading up to slaughter which is very important for meat tenderness. Also, they hand cut the beef resulting in less sinew in the cuts and bone dust caused by a saw.
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Processing about $1.54/lb carcass weight
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Uses a true vacuum sealed package
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Located in Bowie, TX (about 80 miles from DFW)
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Dry age 14 days standard
Approximate Processing Costs for an 800 lb carcass
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Whole Beef: $1230
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Half Beef: $615
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Quarter Beef: $307
Contact Information:
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Buck n' Bull MeatworX
116 Roscoe Lane
Bowie, TX 76230
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Phone: 940-253-1234
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