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I did this once, and trimmed maybe 3 lbs of fat. Beneath that fat was meh steaks. Very little marbling. At least when it's cut and packaged you can see if it's worth buying.
Kirkland USDA Choice boneless ribeye is being discussed as a solid ribeye price, especially for Costco shoppers who value thicker cuts and in warehouse quality. The sale price around $14.99 per pound sits below recent Costco regular pricing near $18.99 and below many local grocery and Walmart ribeye prices, though some stores occasionally run cheaper bone in ribeye specials. The main caution is that marbling and fat trim vary a lot from package to package, so it pays to inspect each one closely. Costco beef may also be blade tenderized, which is not ideal for everyone. A practical pick if you want ribeye without paying prime prices.
Shoppers who compare individual steak packages before buying, because marbling and fat trim vary enough that some packages look much better than others.
Some shoppers recommend comparing individual packages within the same USDA grade to find better marbling, which can help maximize satisfaction at the sale price.
Trimming about three pounds of fat from a ribeye left "meh" steaks with very little marbling, so visual inspection matters after cutting and packaging.
Costco's ribeye pricing is described as not competitive versus Safeway or Albertsons when those stores run bone-in ribeye deals around $10 per pound or less.
Yes. It is below the reported regular Costco price of about $18.99/lb in New York and around $18/lb for Choice ribeye, and it also undercuts Walmart's $19-$20/lb ribeye pricing in central Ohio. Some grocery chains can occasionally hit lower sale prices, but this is a strong Costco price for boneless Choice ribeye.
Yes. Individual packages within the same grade can vary a lot in marbling and fat trim, and some packages may lose several pounds of fat when trimmed. Checking the visible marbling and comparing packs helps avoid buying a steak that looks good only because of exterior fat.
Comparable sales can be lower at some chains, such as Safeway/Albertsons occasionally around $10/lb for bone-in ribeye or Kroger at $9.99/lb for thinner cuts. Costco's advantage is thicker steaks, often around 1.5 inches, and a boneless Choice pack that is easier to portion at home.
Costco beef is reportedly blade-tenderized, which some shoppers avoid because it changes the texture and can make the cut less appealing. If you want a non-tenderized cut, you may need to ask the butcher whether they have one available.
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What's normal price? Costco app already showing $14.99 only.
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I got the whole vacuum package at 16.99/lb. Sliced/steak size maybe $3-5 more
I did this once, and trimmed maybe 3 lbs of fat. Beneath that fat was meh steaks. Very little marbling. At least when it's cut and packaged you can see if it's worth buying.
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I have not seen any cuts that were Select. Google says that it may be possible in some Business Center stores.
The same as at any grocer, you should compare individual packages of the same grade for finding your preferred package.
Now and then (not normally), I have seen Choice steaks look great, and once in a while, I have seen some Prime look not the best within class for my taste in their lean-to-fat ratio.
Just don't grab a package without checking others within the same grade.
I'm no meat-cut/price expert either. That's why I wondered what regular price was.
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I used to pick up the Costco Bill Bailey Santa Maria or Carne Asada packs for as low as $9, or jam packed at $21. Not sure when they went crazy, but now the smallest Costco BB Carne Asada is like $40 for the same size.
Safeway or albertsons still occasionally has ribeye for $10/lb or less but with bone-in, but haven't seen it since early summer. Alternates with new york on sale, or if you're lucky sometimes porterhouse and t-bones at that price in the max packs. Costco is not competitive with meat prices unless you like their quality.
Isn't choice steak sometimes on sale at Vons/safway for like $8.99 lb?
That seems about right for Texas when we lived there a couple of years ago. I do know beef is much more expensive on the east coast and $12-15 lb is a typical sale price for choice at Food Lion, Walmart and Publix. Fresh Market usually has really great deals on better cuts but you have to watch the sale bills. TBH we rarely chase deals any more on proteins because they are all so expensive any more and look for expiring marked down packages in the store and plan our weekly menu accordingly...
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I did this once, and trimmed maybe 3 lbs of fat. Beneath that fat was meh steaks. Very little marbling. At least when it's cut and packaged you can see if it's worth buying.
The Prime Ribeye steaks at the Huntington Beach location is always worse than the regular Choice ones, with little marbling. It's been like that for years there.
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Kirkland USDA Choice boneless ribeye is being discussed as a solid ribeye price, especially for Costco shoppers who value thicker cuts and in warehouse quality. The sale price around $14.99 per pound sits below recent Costco regular pricing near $18.99 and below many local grocery and Walmart ribeye prices, though some stores occasionally run cheaper bone in ribeye specials. The main caution is that marbling and fat trim vary a lot from package to package, so it pays to inspect each one closely. Costco beef may also be blade tenderized, which is not ideal for everyone. A practical pick if you want ribeye without paying prime prices.
Shoppers who compare individual steak packages before buying, because marbling and fat trim vary enough that some packages look much better than others.
Buyers who want a lower-cost ribeye splurge, because the sale price undercuts local ribeye pricing at several grocery chains.
Home cooks buying ribeye for thick pan-seared steaks, because Costco cuts are usually thicker than cheaper grocery-store ribeye.
Holiday cooks who want to portion a whole pack at home, because the meat can be trimmed into burgers, steaks, and tallow for later use.
Shoppers who want consistently well-marbled ribeye without inspecting packages, because some cuts can be lean and disappointing after trimming.
Value hunters comparing against deep grocery-store ribeye markdowns, because other chains can occasionally hit lower prices on ribeye.
Buyers expecting every package to match the same quality, because marbling and lean-to-fat ratio can vary within the same grade.
People who avoid blade-tenderized beef, because this cut may still be blade tenderized.
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Doordash>Costco is showing $16.68.
Mentioning because last week had a great Doordash>Costco Slickdeal. Doordash members can link Costco membership and get 20% off first delivery order:
https://slickdeals.net/f/20180505
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I have not seen any cuts that were Select. Google says that it may be possible in some Business Center stores.
The same as at any grocer, you should compare individual packages of the same grade for finding your preferred package.
Now and then (not normally), I have seen Choice steaks look great, and once in a while, I have seen some Prime look not the best within class for my taste in their lean-to-fat ratio.
Just don't grab a package without checking others within the same grade.
.
I used to pick up the Costco Bill Bailey Santa Maria or Carne Asada packs for as low as $9, or jam packed at $21. Not sure when they went crazy, but now the smallest Costco BB Carne Asada is like $40 for the same size.
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