Whole Story

The Official Whole Foods Market® Blog

Ground Grass-fed Beef on Sale Friday 9/7

By Jennifer Cheng, August 29, 2012  |  Meet the Blogger  |  More Posts by Jennifer Cheng

UPDATE: Thanks for all of your questions regarding the percentage of fat for the ground grass-fed beef that will be included in this sale. Each region and store will have varying percentages on sale so you will need to reach out to the store where you plan on shopping that day. You can find their contact information at http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/list.

Here’s the beef! Mark your calendar for Friday, September 7. Why? Because on that Friday only all of our US stores will have ground grass-fed beef on sale for $4.99 per pound. If you haven’t tried grass-fed beef before, this is the perfect time to see what everyone’s talking about. The rest of you “seasoned” grass-fed beef lovers can take advantage of this opportunity and stock up! This sale is one day only so you’ve got to stop by our stores on Friday, September 7th to pick some up.

Sale valid in our US stores only, while supplies last. Availability and limits may vary by region, so you can contact your store for details. Most of our stores do not provide rain checks for sales like this.

Here’s what to know about grass-fed beef:

  • Grass-fed beef ranching is not only good for the animals, but involves managing natural resources and supporting local producers.
  • Grass-fed beef is a leaner choice and has a more favorable ratio of omega fatty acids.
  • Grass-fed beef is priced fairly for the producer and is worth every penny.
  • Grass-fed beef is a delicious alternative to grain-fed beef and cooks a little differently.

Whether you’re buying the pasture-raised, naturally flavorful ground grass-fed beef during this sale or you’re buying other cuts of beef from our butchers, you’re getting beef that’s 5-Step™ Animal Welfare rated. That means that our farmer partners are dedicated to improving the lives of farm animals and it also means that you know how the animals were raised for the meat that you’re buying.

If this is your first time cooking grass-fed beef, here are some awesome cooking tips from Liz Pearson, one of our recipe developers and food stylists.

Here are some recipes so you can get set for next Friday’s (that’s 9/7) sale on ground grass-fed beef. Green Chile Cheddar Grass-Fed Beef Burgers, anyone?


Remember, this sale on ground grass-fed beef is one day only, so make sure to mark your calendar and stop by one of our US stores on Friday, September 7th to get some!

Category: Meat, Grass-fed Beef

 

119 Comments

Comments

Mrs. Pat McIntyre says ...
Since it states it's leaner & cooks differently....whats the best way to prepare for a really good burger from Brenham!
08/29/2012 9:32:23 PM CDT
Marg says ...
Is it 100% grass fed or is it finished with being fed grains?
08/29/2012 11:19:37 PM CDT
mauiknutson says ...
Based on the recipes that it showing, it appears to be ground beef...what is the fat content of the beef that will be on Sale on Friday, 9/7?
08/30/2012 2:38:30 AM CDT
Faye says ...
I love it! Buy it all the time and happened to stop by the Whole Foods in Naples when it was on sale before and bought several pounds. The ground beef is great I have used it in making a lot of different dishes and it turns out great. Just realized yesterday I was out so I am heading to Whole Foods and then again on 9/7 to restock. Every meat product or anything else I have purchased I have always been pleased.
08/30/2012 5:42:38 AM CDT
Donna says ...
Any way that we could pre-order and pick up that day? I live an hour away from the nearest whole foods store. I'd hate to drive that far and get there just to find out they've sold out!! Thanks!
08/30/2012 6:49:15 AM CDT
Toni says ...
Which beef will be on sale? There are different %'s I believe-85/15, 92/8, etc. thanks.
08/30/2012 7:42:56 AM CDT
sal zerillo says ...
what is the difference between , grass fed and free range?
08/30/2012 8:21:46 AM CDT
sal zerillo says ...
what is the difference between , grass fed and free range?
08/30/2012 8:21:47 AM CDT
Leah says ...
What percentage of fat does this beef have (I know it is leaner than grain fed beef)? Is it as lean as buffalo?
08/30/2012 8:23:46 AM CDT
BARIKIWAD1 says ...
If the grass fed beef is not organic does it mean 1) It has hormones? 2) The grass they use to feed the cows has pesticides and herbicides?
08/30/2012 8:32:44 AM CDT
Ren says ...
What's the % fat in the grass fed beef?
08/30/2012 8:36:42 AM CDT
Nan Gabriel Waterman says ...
Please include something about the step program and how long the cattle can be transported. That sways me in buying a higher step. Or if this isn't the right time, maybe a separate post about steps and what they mean to the treatment of the animals.
08/30/2012 9:10:18 AM CDT
Pamela Caldwell says ...
Oh Please someone text me to remind me about this. :Þ
08/30/2012 9:19:57 AM CDT
mary says ...
Is this beef from the United States?
08/30/2012 10:45:07 AM CDT
April says ...
What cuts of grassfed beef do you typically have in the store? I'm guess if varies by location but I'd like to get an idea of what would be available. Thanks!
08/30/2012 10:51:06 AM CDT
Ann says ...
I do NOT have a Whole Foods anywhere near where I live, can I order online and have it shipped?
08/30/2012 11:00:22 AM CDT
Marta says ...
This is great! I hope you will have a similar deal for your Canadian stores sometime. Grass-fed beef is the best! :)
08/30/2012 11:15:53 AM CDT
margie says ...
Is this meat also hormone free? Thank you please email and let me know.
08/30/2012 12:14:07 PM CDT
Do the right thing says ...
I love these sales!!!! My husband is a home builder so the downturn in that industry has hit us pretty hard but I still try to do my best to support humane farming practices with my grocery dollars. These sales mean a lot to me and allow me to do my small part.
08/30/2012 12:14:29 PM CDT
Nikki - Community Moderator says ...
Thanks for all of your questions regarding the percentage of fat for the ground grass-fed beef that will be included in this sale. Each region and store will have varying percentages on sale so you will need to reach out to the store where you plan on shopping that day. You can find their contact information at http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/list.
08/30/2012 12:30:21 PM CDT
Nikki - Community Moderator says ...
@GINA - You will need to contact the store you will be shopping at that day to see what their regulations will be. You can find their contact information at http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/list.
08/30/2012 12:35:21 PM CDT
Nikki - Community Moderator says ...
@MARG - All of our grass-fed beef is grass finished in that grass must be their only forage for their entire life and they cannot be given grain or grain byproducts.
08/30/2012 12:38:29 PM CDT
Nikki - Community Moderator says ...
@DONNA - I would encourage you to reach out to the store where you will be shopping to check on their policy for the sale. You can find their information at http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/list.
08/30/2012 12:41:15 PM CDT
Nikki - Community Moderator says ...
@ANN - At this time we do not ship items for this sale. If you would like to request a store location closer to your town, you can do so at http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/company-info/real-estate.
08/30/2012 12:43:39 PM CDT
Gwen says ...
Can I have the grass fed beef shipped to me? My nearest Whole Foods is 110 miles away and I work Friday.
08/30/2012 12:54:59 PM CDT

Pages