Price checkCarnivore on a budget
Carnivore on a budget
The everyday staples, by the pound.
Ground beef, patties, chuck roast, stew meat, short ribs, brisket and organs (heart, liver, kidney, organ blend): the cuts most carnivore eaters buy every week, from US ranches that ship, ranked by price per pound. Steaks are on their own page.
From$5.00/lb
Lowest$5.00/lbWholly Cow Market
Middle listing$14.75/lbShirttail Creek Farm
Highest$33.97/lbNorthstar Bison
In stock31827 ranches
By cut
| Cut | Cheapest | Ranch | Middle listing | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground beefCheapest ranked | $7.25/lb | Joyce Farms | $13.95/lb | 102 from 24 ranches |
| Organ blendCheapest ranked | $11.00/lb | Carnivore Club | $13.80/lb | 29 from 12 ranches |
| Chuck roastCheapest ranked | $14.08/lb | US Wellness Meats | $16.00/lb | 19 from 15 ranches |
| BrisketCheapest ranked | $6.50/lb | Joyce Farms | $15.36/lb | 48 from 19 ranches |
| Short ribsCheapest ranked | $11.33/lb | Beck Ranch | $16.56/lb | 32 from 17 ranches |
| Beef liverCheapest ranked | $6.99/lb | Porter Road | $16.97/lb | 21 from 16 ranches |
| Stew meatCheapest ranked | $9.00/lb | Porter Road | $15.20/lb | 21 from 18 ranches |
| Burger pattiesCheapest ranked | $9.99/lb | Primal Pastures | $14.94/lb | 22 from 13 ranches |
| Beef heartCheapest ranked | $5.00/lb | Wholly Cow Market | $12.50/lb | 16 from 12 ranches |
| Beef kidneyCheapest ranked | $7.99/lb | Grand View Beef | $13.43/lb | 8 from 6 ranches |
Cheapest listings
| # | Ranch | Cut | Product | Pack | Per lb | Feed claim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wholly Cow MarketKansas · ships US | Beef heart | Beef Heart | $15.00 / 3 lb | $5.00/lb | Grass-finished |
| 2 | Joyce FarmsNorth Carolina · ships US | Brisket | Signature Angus Heritage Beef Brisket, Deckle-Off | $129.99 / 20 lb | $6.50/lb | Grass-fed claim |
| 3 | Porter RoadShips in the US | Beef liver | Sliced Beef Liver | $7.00 / 1 lb | $6.99/lb | Grass-fed claim |
| 4 | Joyce FarmsNorth Carolina · ships US | Ground beef | Signature Angus Heritage Ground Beef — Bulk 20 lb Case | $144.99 / 20 lb | $7.25/lb | Grass-fed claim |
| 5 | Grand View BeefIowa · ships US | Beef kidney | Grass Fed Beef Kidney | $8.00 / 1 lb | $7.99/lb | Grass-fed claim |
| 6 | Gabriel RanchShips in the US | Ground beef | 40lbs Bulk Ground Beef - Premium 80/20 Black Angus | $320.00 / 40 lb | $8.00/lb | Not listed |
| 7 | Lick Skillet FarmTennessee · ships US | Beef liver | Beef LiverOn sale · was $12.00 | $8.99 / 1.12 lb | $8.00/lb | Not listed |
| 8 | Thousand Hills Lifetime GrazedMinnesota · ships US | Beef heart | Grass Fed Beef Heart · Case (4 units) | $33.49 / 4 lb | $8.37/lb | Grass-fed claim |
| 9 | Thousand Hills Lifetime GrazedMinnesota · ships US | Ground beef | 100% Grassfed Organic Ground Beef 75/25 · Single (1 lb) | $8.49 / 1 lb | $8.49/lb | Grass-finished |
| 10 | Home Place PasturesMississippi · ships US | Beef liver | Grass Fed Beef Liver | $35.00 / 4 lb | $8.75/lb | Grass-fed claim |
| 11 | Carnivore ClubShips in the US | Ground beef | Pastured Ground Beef - 1lb | $8.99 / 1 lb | $8.99/lb | Not listed |
| 12 | John Henry's MeatsMichigan · ships US | Beef liver | Beef Liver - Sliced · 1 lb | $8.99 / 1 lb | $8.99/lb | Grass-fed claim |
| 13 | Wholly Cow MarketKansas · ships US | Beef liver | Beef Liver | $9.00 / 1 lb | $8.99/lb | Grass-finished |
| 14 | Gabriel RanchShips in the US | Ground beef | 20lbs Bulk Ground Beef - Premium 80/20 Black Angus | $180.00 / 20 lb | $9.00/lb | Not listed |
| 15 | Porter RoadShips in the US | Stew meat | Stew Meat | $18.00 / 2 lb | $9.00/lb | Not listed |
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By ranch
| Ranch | Listings | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|
| Wholly Cow Market | 3 | $5.00/lbBeef Heart |
| Joyce Farms | 5 | $6.50/lbSignature Angus Heritage Beef Brisket, Deckle-Off |
| Porter Road | 15 | $6.99/lbSliced Beef Liver |
| Grand View Beef | 16 | $7.99/lbGrass Fed Beef Kidney |
| Gabriel Ranch | 4 | $8.00/lb40lbs Bulk Ground Beef - Premium 80/20 Black Angus |
| Lick Skillet Farm | 4 | $8.00/lbBeef Liver |
| Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed | 34 | $8.37/lbGrass Fed Beef Heart · Case (4 units) |
| Home Place Pastures | 9 | $8.75/lbGrass Fed Beef Liver |
| Carnivore Club | 8 | $8.99/lbPastured Ground Beef - 1lb |
| John Henry's Meats | 22 | $8.99/lbBeef Liver - Sliced · 1 lb |
| US Wellness Meats | 18 | $9.30/lbBeef Kidney - 1 lb. |
| Snake River Farms | 14 | $9.93/lbBrisket · Choice / 11-15+ lbs. |
| White Oak Pastures | 11 | $9.98/lbGrassfed Beef Kidneys |
| Primal Pastures | 9 | $9.99/lbGround Beef Patties |
| Good Ranchers | 5 | $10.13/lbGround Beef |
| Grass Roots Farmers' Cooperative | 11 | $10.75/lbGrass-Fed Ground Beef, 5lb |
| Beck Ranch | 6 | $11.33/lbShort Ribs · Medium (1-2 lbs) |
| Stemple Creek Ranch | 9 | $11.33/lbBeef Heart |
| Parker Pastures | 6 | $11.95/lbNON-AGED Grass-fed Ground Beef (1 lb) |
| Texas Grassfed Beef | 15 | $11.98/lbGround Beef High Fat 78/22 |
| Acabonac Farms | 7 | $11.99/lb100% Grass Fed & Finished Ground Beef, 16 oz avg |
| Shirttail Creek Farm | 37 | $12.60/lbGrassfed Beef Sausage Breakfast Patties ( 2 Pack) |
| Hickory Nut Gap | 4 | $13.30/lb100% Grassfed Beef Vital Blend with Heart & Liver (10 lbs) |
| Force of Nature | 6 | $14.98/lbGrass Fed Ground Beef 85/15 |
| Ayers Valley Farm | 25 | $17.22/lbGround Beef - 1 lb / pkg · 40-Pack *** |
| Northstar Bison | 12 | $17.66/lbBeef Short Ribs |
| Lone Mountain Wagyu | 3 | $18.00/lbWagyu Beef Short Ribs |
Questions
How much does budget beef cost per pound?
Across 318 in-stock listings from 27 ranches, prices ran from $5.00/lb to $33.97/lb, with the middle listing at $14.75/lb (last check Oct 20, 2026).
Where is the cheapest budget beef right now?
Wholly Cow Market: “Beef Heart” at $5.00/lb ($15.00 for the pack).
Which budget beef cut is cheapest per pound?
Beef heart, from $5.00/lb at Wholly Cow Market.
Is shipping included?
No. We divide the listed pack price by the listed weight. Shipping, tax and order minimums are extra and vary by ranch.