Why Buying a Whole or Side of Beef is the Smartest Decision Your Family Can Make

Standing in the grocery store meat aisle watching prices climb higher every week, you've probably wondered: "There has to be a better way." The answer is yes—and it starts right here in Ellis County.

At Twin G Ranches, we help North Texas families take control of their beef supply by purchasing a whole animal or side (half) directly from our pastures. You're not just saving money—you're investing in premium quality, year-round convenience, and complete transparency about where your food comes from.

The Economics Make Perfect Sense

Here's the reality of retail beef prices: premium ribeyes and New York strips cost $18-$30 per pound at the grocery store, while ground beef runs $6-$7 per pound. When you buy individual cuts, you're paying premium prices for steaks and settling for whatever ground beef is on sale.

With a whole or side of beef from Twin G Ranches, every single cut—from filet mignon to ground beef—costs the same price per pound. Our Black Angus program delivers all cuts at $12.90 per pound of take-home meat. That means you're getting premium steaks at ground beef prices.

A typical side of beef includes approximately 12-14 premium steaks, multiple roasts, fajita meat, short ribs, and 40-50 pounds of ground beef—enough to feed a family of four for 6-9 months. If you purchased this same variety at retail prices, you'd easily spend $1,700-$1,900. Our transparent pricing delivers that same quality for significantly less.

Three Premium Programs Designed for Your Family

Twin G Ranches offers three distinct beef programs, each with its own flavor profile, marbling, and aging process:

Black Angus (14-day aged) - Our foundation program delivers consistently marbled, grain-finished beef with classic Texas flavor. Starting at $12.90 per pound packaged weight, this is premium beef without compromise.

F1 Wagyu (14-day aged) - Step up to visible Wagyu genetics with enhanced marbling and butter-rich flavor. At $20.06 per pound, you're getting specialty beef that would cost $35-$50 per pound as individual steaks at a butcher shop.

American Wagyu (21-day aged) - Our flagship program offers restaurant-quality Wagyu at $30.62 per pound—a fraction of what steakhouses charge. This is the ultimate freezer investment for serious beef enthusiasts.

Every program includes completely transparent pricing: the animal cost, USDA processing, aging, harvest fees, and packaging. No hidden charges, no surprises—just honest Texas beef.

Quality You Can Taste in Every Bite

When you reserve beef from Twin G Ranches, you're getting cattle born and raised on Texas pastures in Ellis County. We partner with multi-generational ranch families who understand that great beef starts with healthy, well-treated animals.

Every animal is processed at USDA-inspected facilities, custom cut to your family's preferences, vacuum-sealed for maximum freshness, and delivered directly to your door. You'll never wonder what your beef was fed, where it came from, or how it was handled. That level of transparency simply doesn't exist in grocery stores.

Vacuum-sealed beef stored at 0°F maintains premium quality for 12-18 months, meaning you're not racing against spoilage—you're enjoying exceptional beef on your schedule.

The Freezer Space Question Answered

The most common question we hear: "Do I have room for that much beef?" Here's the straightforward answer:

Side of beef (approximately 180 lbs packaged): Requires 20 cubic feet of freezer space. Most families accomplish this with a large upright or chest freezer dedicated to their beef supply.

Whole beef (approximately 360 lbs packaged): Requires 40 cubic feet of freezer space. Many customers invest in two freezers—one for beef and one for other frozen items—or use a large standalone freezer unit.

If you don't currently have adequate freezer space, quality chest freezers are a one-time investment that pay for themselves within the first year through your beef savings. Most families find that organizing their beef into clearly labeled packages—steaks in one section, ground beef in another, roasts together—makes the investment worthwhile and meal planning remarkably simple.​

Convenience That Changes How You Cook

Beyond the financial savings, buying bulk beef eliminates the weekly scramble to figure out what's for dinner. Your freezer becomes your personal butcher shop, stocked with every cut you need.

Meal planning becomes easier when you know exactly what proteins you have available. Last-minute grocery runs disappear. And because you've already invested in your beef supply, you're motivated to cook at home more often—which saves even more money and typically results in healthier meals.

Customize Everything to Your Family's Taste

When you reserve a whole or side from Twin G Ranches, you work directly with us to customize your order. Prefer thicker steaks? Done. Want more ground beef and fewer roasts? No problem. Need bone-in ribeyes instead of boneless? We'll make it happen.

This level of customization is impossible at retail. You're not settling for whatever's in the case—you're getting beef cut specifically for how your family actually cooks and eats.

The Twin G Difference

When you buy from Twin G Ranches, you're doing more than filling your freezer. You're supporting Texas ranch families who have raised cattle for generations. You're choosing transparency over mystery meat. You're taking control of your food supply while saving substantial money in the process.

Most importantly, you're ensuring that every steak, roast, and burger your family enjoys comes from cattle you can trust, raised right here in Ellis County.

Ready to transform how your family buys beef? Visit Twin G Ranches to reserve your whole or side of beef today. Your freezer—and your budget—will thank you.