why tjaden ranch beef?
cost effective
Although it may seem like a large amount upfront, buying ranch-raised beef in bulk quantities can actually be more cost-effective than buying individual cuts at a grocery store or supermarket.
sustainable
This diet combination helps produce the perfect amount of marbling for a healthy, great-tasting product. We never give any of our cattle growth hormones or corn distillers, and all of our feed is grown on our farm, without any pesticides. This entire process takes between 14-18 months until they are ready to be butchered.
quality of life
Tjaden Ranch’s cattle are born and raised on the ranch, so we take care of them from the time they are born to the time they are processed. The customer knows exactly where their beef is coming from and can be assured that it was fed only nature’s best grass and high-quality feed that comes directly from our farm.
delivered to you
At Tjaden Ranch we offer several convenient ways to get our beef to you. If you live close by, we can deliver to your door, meet you at our pickup points, or even deliver our exclusive shipping bundles to you anywhere in the lower 48 states. Find what's available for you today!
family owned
When you buy from Tjaden Ranch, you are supporting a small, family-owned business and the local economy. In turn, we will do everything we can to ensure that we are providing the best beef possible for you and your family.
custom cutting
When buying in bulk (1/4, 1/2 or whole beef), every order is cut to the customer’s specification, including what variety of meats you want and the thickness of each cut. Tjaden Ranch and the processing company can provide information about every cut and help you choose what is right for you and your family.
BORN HERE. RAISED HERE.
Raised on pure Nebraska native grass
Tjaden Ranch cattle are raised on pure Nebraska native grass and then finished on high-quality hay and corn that is grown on our farm. This diet combination helps produce the perfect amount of marbling for a healthy, great-tasting product. We never give any of our cattle growth hormones or corn distillers, and all of our feed is grown on our farm, without any pesticides. This entire process takes between 14-18 months until they are ready to be butchered.
ALL OF OUR BEEF IS USDA INSPECTED & PROCESSED THROUGH STEAKMASTER IN ELWOOD, NEBRASKA
Once we take the beef to Steakmaster, it hangs there for three weeks to allow the beef to age, and then it takes approximately an additional week to be processed. Aging the beef increases flavor and tenderness. Many beef producers hang their beef for two weeks, but we believe the extra week gives more flavor and tenderness. We are so confident in this that we cover the additional week of processing fees just so our customers can experience the best-tasting, most flavorful beef possible. Our overall goal is for our customers to have access to the best all-natural grass-fed, grain-finished beef in the Midwest.