High Meadows Beef

11/15/2025

Rock picking looks a little different for our kids than it did when we were growing up. Watching the next generation handle this work with better tools and a little more comfort gives us a good laugh, but it also makes us grateful for the progress this ranch has made.

We are getting this new ground cleaned up before the freeze settles in. Once it is ready, it will raise hay and provide grazing. The grasses on this land are exactly what support our grass fed and grass finished program. Healthy pastures grow healthier cattle, and healthier cattle make better beef.

If you would like to order beef, you can place an order anytime at highmeadowsbeef.com. You can pick up at the ranch in Leadore or at Riley’s Taste Of Sunshine in Payson, Utah.

If you ever have questions or want help coordinating an order, call or text us at 208 909 2333. Someone from our family or support team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Thank you for supporting real ranching and real food.

10/11/2025

Big news for our Utah County friends, and everyone in between!

For years, many of you have ordered High Meadows Beef when we made the trip down from Idaho. Some of you even met us at Riley’s Taste of Sunshine in Payson to pick up your orders when we came through.

That worked for a while, but it was never as reliable as we wanted it to be. Starting this week, that changes.

High Meadows Beef is now consistently available for pickup at Riley’s Taste of Sunshine, located at 1147 S Main St, Payson, UT 84651. We’ve placed one of our freezers right inside their storefront, which means you can now count on having our beef available on a regular basis, not just when we’re passing through.

Our first delivery to stock the freezer will arrive this Monday between noon and 1 p.m.

To be included in this week’s batch, please place your order by 10 a.m. Monday. We’re bringing about two full beefs’ worth of cuts, and orders will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

If something sells out, don’t worry. We’ll add you to our next delivery and reach out directly to confirm when your order will be ready.

You’ll also notice a new ordering process on our website. When you submit your order, you’ll get a confirmation email, but your card won’t be charged right away. Since many of our cuts are priced by the pound, we process payments manually after we’ve packed your order. You can even edit your order up until the Monday deadline.

If you live somewhere along I-15 but outside Utah County, you can still place an order and add a note in the special instructions with your preferred exit or meet-up location. We’ll coordinate with you directly to make it easy.

This partnership with Riley’s Taste of Sunshine is something our family, Riley’s family, and this community can be proud of. We’re here to stay, and we’re grateful to keep serving families who care about where their food comes from.

Place your order now at https://highmeadowsbeef.com/ and select “Pickup at Riley’s Taste of Sunshine.”

From our family to yours,
Chase and Megan Whittaker
High Meadows Beef

10/11/2025

Thank you, Quin!

Just filled my freeezer with a half-beef from High Meadows! Really nice looking cuts and quality. Definitely set up for some awesome meals through the winter and beyond. Great people to work with. Thanks High Meadows Beef

07/10/2025

We know how hectic summer evenings can get—swim lessons, work schedules, endless to-do lists.

The last thing you need is to wonder what’s for dinner?

That’s why we’re sharing a simple, hearty recipe your family will actually be excited to sit down for.

No fancy ingredients.

No complicated steps.

Just real food and real connection around the table.

🍔 One-Pan Cheesy Beef & Rice Skillet
(Ready in under 30 minutes)

You’ll need:

1 lb High Meadows Ground Beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 ¼ cups beef broth
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

To make:

In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.

Add garlic, rice, broth, tomatoes, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir well.

Bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes (until rice is tender).

Sprinkle with cheese, cover again until melted—about 2 minutes.

Serve with a side salad or fresh fruit, and enjoy!

This dish is cozy, filling, and made for busy nights when you still want to bring everyone together.

Make it your own:

Swap in black beans, taco seasoning, or veggies for a Tex-Mex twist.

Add it to your meal rotation and tag us when you make it—we’d love to see it on your table!

06/26/2025

What if dinner wasn't the hardest part of your day?

📦Claim your half or whole beef + free freezer today🥩

🚨Order now at www.highmeadowsbeef.com 🔗

06/25/2025

You asked and we listened!👏

Thank you for the helpful comments to help us better serve our amazing High Meadows Family💚

Along with our ranch highlights, we will now also be featuring your requests for tips, tricks, recipes and all things beef!🥩

We'd Love to know how this information has helped your family and how you've implemented it into your home 🏡

First up we have our recommendation for how to effectively thaw your favorite cut of grass-finished beef!

HOW TO THAW GRASS-FINISHED BEEF FOR BEST FLAVOR & TEXTURE

SECTION 1: Refrigerator Method (Recommended)
• Place your beef (still packaged) on a plate or in a container
• Thaw in the fridge for 24–48 hours, depending on cut size
• This method keeps moisture in and helps preserve tenderness

SECTION 2: Cold Water Method (Faster Option)
• Keep the beef sealed in its packaging
• Submerge in a bowl of cold water
• Change the water every 30 minutes
• Most cuts will thaw in 1–3 hours

Avoid This:
✘ Don’t thaw in hot water or the microwave
✘ Quick-thawing can damage lean grass-finished meat and make it tough

⭐Pro Tip:⭐
Plan ahead and move tomorrow night’s cut to the fridge the night before—easy and delicious!

06/18/2025

We’re planning out future posts, newsletter emails and updates—and we want YOUR input!🫵

What would YOU love to hear from us?👂

Recipes? Cooking tips? Ranch life? More about how we raise our beef?🌱🥩🍽️

Drop your questions or ideas in the comments—or shoot us a quick message. ✉️

We’d LOVE to know what’s most helpful to YOU.💗

Thanks for being part of the High Meadows Beef community!🤗

06/09/2025

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06/04/2025

🥩✨ Stock Up, Stress Less — and Get a FREE Freezer! 🧊💥
Imagine opening your freezer and knowing dinner is handled…
Not just for tonight, but for the next year. 🍽️

✅ No last-minute grocery runs
✅ No "what's for dinner?" stress
✅ Just high-quality, pasture-raised beef — ready when you are

For a limited time at High Meadows, when you purchase a Half Beef, you’ll get a FREE chest freezer to store it all.

Want to go BIG?
Order a Whole Beef and we’ll include TWO freezers — absolutely free.

This is your chance to fill your freezer, feed your family well, and simplify mealtime for months to come. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦❤️

🎯 Supplies are limited — don’t wait!
Click below to reserve your bundle + freezer today 👇
https://highmeadowsbeef.com/

05/26/2025