Leckbee Cattle Company

09/02/2026

Hanger steak comes with its own set of instructions. You can practically see them.

That really obvious grain running through the meat? Pay attention to it. Hanger has a deep, beefy flavor and a looser texture than a lot of the steaks we're used to, but slicing it the wrong direction can make it seem much tougher than it actually is.

Give it a quick sear or toss it on a hot grill, let it rest, then turn it and slice across those long fibers.

Tacos, steak sandwiches, salads, or straight off the cutting board while you're supposedly making dinner. All good options. 😉

08/31/2026

Why do these look different? 👀

They're both grain-finished ground beef from our farm, but the top package is from one of our burger quarters and the bottom is from a regular beef share.

Our burger quarter cattle tend to be a little leaner overall. Plus, because most of the animal is going into ground beef, there's more lean muscle being ground along with the trim. With a regular beef share, the steaks, roasts and other cuts are removed first, and those cattle also tend to carry a little more finish.

The result? Burger from these quarters often comes back noticeably leaner. Of course, every animal is different, so there's always some natural variation from one beef to the next, too.

Neither is better or worse, it just depends on what you prefer and what you're cooking!

Which would you choose?

P.S. If you're team leaner, we do have Ground Beef Quarters available right now. 😉

08/30/2026

08/29/2026

You might be a farm kid if you can cream a while years worth of work into a single season. 🤠🚜🌾🌾

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08/26/2026

Beef shank is a good example of why “tough” doesn’t mean it’s a bad cut.

This muscle does a lot of work, which means it has plenty of connective tissue. Give it enough time cooking low and slow, though, and all of that starts to break down into something incredibly tender and flavorful.

Think osso buco, soups, braised beef over mashed potatoes, or a really rich beef broth. And you know I love a good bone broth. Between all that collagen-rich connective tissue and the marrow bone in the middle, this cut is especially good for it.

This isn't a cut to rush, but give it a few hours and it'll reward you for it.

Have you ever cooked beef shank?

08/25/2026

Did you see that marble?? 🥩🥩

www.leckbeecattle.com
Your source for quality beef pork and lamb

08/24/2026

This was one of those dinners that started with no real plan and ended up being a keeper. 😂

One-pan taco rice with 2 lbs of ground beef, plenty of toppings, and everyone could make theirs how they wanted!

I accidentally got it a little spicier than planned for the kids AND completely forgot the black beans I meant to add 🤦‍♀️... but otherwise, definitely one we'll make again!

Should I share the recipe?

08/24/2026

I know I’m not the only one who worries about the one who never seems to stop. 🤍

Very thankful for this hardworking husband of mine.