Grass fed beef.

[Kara Klett]

So I did some research today. I went to the new local store in town to buy grass fed meat. I spent $36.24 on steaks and ground beef. I then went to Aldi's and priced the meat for the exact same amount that I bought. $25.79. THEN, I went to Harris Teeter since I shop there a lot and priced the meat. Depending on the cut of New York strip I got, it would have been $35.39 OR $43.79!!! The latter is $7.55 MORE than grass fed. Or the grass fed was a measly .85 cents more. Eighty-five cents. Is eating good, grass fed meats REALLY that more expensive? I don't think so.

[TamarE]

Prices may fluctuate based on location. I'm impressed with your research!

[Erin]

Nicely done! I cringe looking in our freezer, the half cow we purchased last spring is down to just ground beef and liver. Eep! I think grassfed/finished beef is worth the price, but it wouldn't be able to afford it if I didn't buy a half cow... My butcher sells grass finished local beef, but just ground beef is double what we paid hanging weight. Flap steak was $11/lb when I stopped in last weekend.

[EJ]

It obviously depends which store you go to. HT is not known for being wallet-friendly

I don't know how much meat you bought or how long that will last you. But $11 of savings every shopping trip (between your local place and the Aldi) can be a lot for people on a tight budget...especially if your next shopping trip is only in a couple of days! ($36 at $6/lb (which is a very low estimate for steaks)=6 meals for 2 people=2 days of meat=$33+ extra each week for grass-fed)

I totally applaud your research-I have extensive spreadsheets with price comparisons between different local (and online) stores And I'd encourage everyone to do a similar comparison so they get the most out of their money (e.g., so they don't accidentally shop at the store where prices are highest just because they don't know better).

I just want to point out that everyone has different priorities Lean cuts of conventional meats are definitely okay if that's what you can afford. I definitely think grass-fed is best, but I'd like people to know that they're not "failing" at Paleo or AIP just because they can't afford grass-fed meat.

[trishs]

Does your Aldi sell grass-fed meats?


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[Kara Klett]

Apr 11, 2014 18:27:28 GMT -5 EJ said:

It obviously depends which store you go to. HT is not known for being wallet-friendly

I don't know how much meat you bought or how long that will last you. But $11 of savings every shopping trip (between your local place and the Aldi) can be a lot for people on a tight budget...especially if your next shopping trip is only in a couple of days! ($36 at $6/lb (which is a very low estimate for steaks)=6 meals for 2 people=2 days of meat=$33+ extra each week for grass-fed)

I totally applaud your research-I have extensive spreadsheets with price comparisons between different local (and online) stores And I'd encourage everyone to do a similar comparison so they get the most out of their money (e.g., so they don't accidentally shop at the store where prices are highest just because they don't know better).

I just want to point out that everyone has different priorities Lean cuts of conventional meats are definitely okay if that's what you can afford. I definitely think grass-fed is best, but I'd like people to know that they're not "failing" at Paleo or AIP just because they can't afford grass-fed meat.

I realize this but I was just actually stating for myself. I know everyone is different. And I know prices vary where you go.

[salixisme]

Apr 11, 2014 18:27:28 GMT -5 EJ said:

It obviously depends which store you go to. HT is not known for being wallet-friendly

I don't know how much meat you bought or how long that will last you. But $11 of savings every shopping trip (between your local place and the Aldi) can be a lot for people on a tight budget...especially if your next shopping trip is only in a couple of days! ($36 at $6/lb (which is a very low estimate for steaks)=6 meals for 2 people=2 days of meat=$33+ extra each week for grass-fed)

I totally applaud your research-I have extensive spreadsheets with price comparisons between different local (and online) stores And I'd encourage everyone to do a similar comparison so they get the most out of their money (e.g., so they don't accidentally shop at the store where prices are highest just because they don't know better).

I just want to point out that everyone has different priorities Lean cuts of conventional meats are definitely okay if that's what you can afford. I definitely think grass-fed is best, but I'd like people to know that they're not "failing" at Paleo or AIP just because they can't afford grass-fed meat.

I agree - grassfed is best, but is not always affordable for a lot of people. 

There are 6 people in our family, and we simply cannot afford to buy grassfed everything.  Even saving up the $1000 that it would cost us to buy half a grassfed cow is hard right now. 

I was happy to discover that I can buy grassfed (but organic grain finished)burgers at Costco for $16 for a pack of 12 though.

[alisongregory]

Maybe pick and choose... I try and get grass fed marrow bones (because I use fat rising to top of broth for tallow) and any fatty cuts, but lean go for the cheap... Is that the right logic, avoid high omega 6 fat on non grass fed meat?

[alisongregory]

Maybe pick and choose... I try and get grass fed marrow bones (because I use fat rising to top of broth for tallow) and any fatty cuts, but lean go for the cheap... Is that the right logic, avoid high omega 6 fat on non grass fed meat?

[EJ]

Apr 11, 2014 18:27:28 GMT -5 EJ said:

Lean cuts of conventional meats are definitely okay if that's what you can afford.

Yes, people should avoid buying fatty cuts of conventional meats, if possible. I buy the fattier grass-fed cuts of meat only when they're on sale-otherwise, I just don't eat them.

[sewpretty13]

We started buying a whole cow with some friends 5 years ago and the prices ended up being about $4 a lb that way. But the last cow we bought ended up being $8.50 a lb for the beef!!!! Because of the demand the grass fed ranchers have been able to keep raising their prices. Our local Aldi's just got some grass fed hamburger for $5.50 a lb. so that is a nice deal. Right now I am having a hard time getting a whole cow without paying an arm and a leg!!! But I am happy to get the grass fed hamburger.

Whole Foods also has a sale once a year on GF ground beef and I was able to stock up for $4.99 a lb. That was nice!!!