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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.
What's normal price? Costco app already showing $14.99 only.
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Costco's boneless USDA Choice ribeye is drawing attention as a strong value at $14.99 to $15 per pound, especially versus regular Costco pricing around $18.99 and higher prices at Walmart and other grocers. The cut is praised for its thickness and the ability to trim it at home, with some preferring Costco's quality over cheaper alternatives. The main cautions are that marbling can vary a lot from package to package, the beef may be blade tenderized, and that process means cooking to 145 degrees. Regional pricing also seems to differ, so the deal is not equally compelling everywhere.
Shoppers who want thick ribeye steaks for home butchering, because the pack can be trimmed, portioned, and vacuum sealed into custom cuts.
It is a strong price for boneless USDA Choice ribeye in many areas, especially versus regular Costco pricing around $18.99/lb and Walmart ribeye at $19-$20/lb. Some regions see similar or lower sale prices elsewhere, so the value depends on local market pricing.
The steaks can vary a lot by package, so it helps to compare individual cuts before buying. Costco ribeyes are often thicker than some grocery-store sales cuts, but marbling can range from excellent to very lean even within the same grade.
Yes, Costco Business Center can be a few dollars per pound cheaper, though the cuts may be odd-sized. Other stores sometimes beat Costco too, such as bone-in ribeye sales around $8.99/lb or occasional grocery-store ribeye deals near $10/lb.
It is regional: some shoppers see $14.99/lb as a deal, while others report it as normal Costco pricing in their area. Local regular prices and competing grocery sales vary a lot by market.
Yes, Costco ribeye steaks are blade tenderized, so they should be cooked to 145°F. That makes them a poor fit if you prefer medium-rare, and some shoppers prefer to ask for non-tenderized cuts when available.
I buy my streaks from Costco and was very disappointed to learn this. You have to cook blade tenderized steaks to 145 degrees so if you like your steaks medium rare, you should not buy from Costco
I am fairly certain that any blade tenderized steaks they sell are labeled as such.
I use a blade tenderizer at home and it works wonders.
It sounds like this being a "deal" is pretty regional. This is regular price in the Denver area. Personally, I buy at the Costco Business center and cut them myself. Usually they are cheaper by a few dollar a pound, but you do get some odd sized cuts.
They had Argentinian ribeye there a few weeks back and it was like $11.99 a pound. It was extremely lean compared to US Ribeye, but I actually liked it as normally I think ribeye is too fatty.
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...
Past standards or current standards after the FDA staffing cuts by DOGE? 😉
Not sure what point you're making but my point is this should be labeled that it is sourced from Argentina, which is not currently happening. If people want to risk consuming beef from a place like that, they should be made aware of it and not tricked into consuming it (thinking is it US beef) because of poor labeling standards.
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Costco's boneless USDA Choice ribeye is drawing attention as a strong value at $14.99 to $15 per pound, especially versus regular Costco pricing around $18.99 and higher prices at Walmart and other grocers. The cut is praised for its thickness and the ability to trim it at home, with some preferring Costco's quality over cheaper alternatives. The main cautions are that marbling can vary a lot from package to package, the beef may be blade tenderized, and that process means cooking to 145 degrees. Regional pricing also seems to differ, so the deal is not equally compelling everywhere.
Shoppers who want thick ribeye steaks for home butchering, because the pack can be trimmed, portioned, and vacuum sealed into custom cuts.
Buyers who compare individual steaks before choosing, because marbling and fat trim can vary a lot between packages in the same grade.
Households that treat ribeye as a special-occasion purchase, because the price is low enough to make a premium cut feel worth buying.
Shoppers in areas where ribeye runs higher at other stores, because this price can undercut local supermarket pricing.
Buyers who dislike lean ribeye, because some packages can have very little marbling after trimming.
People who want medium-rare steaks, because blade-tenderized beef needs to be cooked to 145°F.
Shoppers expecting a standout bargain everywhere, because the same price is regular in some regions and only a sale in others.
People who want non-tenderized beef, because this cut can be blade tenderized.
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I use a blade tenderizer at home and it works wonders.
They had Argentinian ribeye there a few weeks back and it was like $11.99 a pound. It was extremely lean compared to US Ribeye, but I actually liked it as normally I think ribeye is too fatty.
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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