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Make sure you understand what “grass fed” means
Seeing a lot of mixed reactions to this, so I thought I'd give it a shot.
The main problem seems to be that people don't know what they're buying here. This is GRASS FED. As the name suggest, the cow eats only grass.
This is a more natural and enviromentally friendly way to raise beef, but also more expensive, simply because it takes the cow longer to fatten up. Most of the meat at your grocery store is grain fed, which gives you a fatter cow quicker.
As that implies, grass-fed cows have less body fat, so the flavor isn't as intense as a grain-fed one. You also get what people describe as a "gamey" flavor, I believe this is due to the presence of Omega 3 fatty acids, which many people say are a health benefit.
Finally, the lack of body fat makes the meat a bit chewier than your normal grocery store steak.
So all those reviewers saying it "tastes funny" or "is too tough" really didn't seem to know what they were buying. "Grass-Fed" means something specific, and it makes it more expensive. Some consider it a delicacy, some don't. But keep this in mind before you buy, you're getting exactly what you pay for here.
Finally, the people complaining about portion size must have gone through common-core math or something. It's a 12oz package. You get two steaks. I didn't exactly excel in arithmetic, but that suggests to me that each steak is 6oz. All of that is clearly labeled and obvious before you buy.
SO, TLDR: You're getting something very specific, not a regular old steak. If you just want a standard steak, I find the Pat LaFrieda Top Sirloins that Fresh has sometimes to be delicious.
May 2021 · Grocery and Gourmet Food · verified purchase