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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.
Costco's boneless USDA Choice ribeye is being viewed as a strong ribeye price, especially versus regular store pricing and Costco's usual shelf price. The cut is praised for thick steaks and the option to buy the whole vacuum pack and trim it at home, with some comparing it favorably to Walmart and other grocers. The main cautions are that marbling and fat trim can vary a lot by package, and Costco's blade tenderizing means the steaks need to be cooked to 145 degrees. A solid value if you want thick ribeye and are willing to inspect the package closely.
Shoppers who compare individual steaks before buying, because marbling and fat trim vary enough that some packages look much better than others.
Costco's ribeye deal may not be the best option compared with occasional Safeway or Albertsons ribeye pricing around $10 per pound, even though those deals are often bone-in.
$14.99/lb is below the reported regular Costco price of about $18.99/lb in New York and around $19-$20/lb at Walmart in central Ohio, so it is a solid ribeye price. Some grocery chains still occasionally beat it with bone-in ribeye sales around $8.99-$10/lb, but those are less common and usually not boneless.
Check individual packages within the same grade instead of grabbing the first one, because marbling and fat trim can vary a lot. Some packages have heavy exterior fat with little marbling underneath, while others look much better; visually comparing them helps avoid paying for a poor cut.
Costco ribeye steaks are reported to be blade-tenderized, which means they should be cooked to 145°F for safety. That makes them a poor fit if you prefer medium-rare and want a non-tenderized cut.
Yes. Buying the whole vacuum package and breaking it down at home can lower the effective price, and the trim can be used for burgers or tallow. That approach is also useful when steak-size cuts are priced a few dollars higher per pound.
Costco ribeye cuts are often thicker, around 1.5 inches, while some Kroger Choice ribeyes are closer to 1 inch. Thicker steaks can be easier to cook evenly and give more room for a proper sear.
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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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Costco's boneless USDA Choice ribeye is being viewed as a strong ribeye price, especially versus regular store pricing and Costco's usual shelf price. The cut is praised for thick steaks and the option to buy the whole vacuum pack and trim it at home, with some comparing it favorably to Walmart and other grocers. The main cautions are that marbling and fat trim can vary a lot by package, and Costco's blade tenderizing means the steaks need to be cooked to 145 degrees. A solid value if you want thick ribeye and are willing to inspect the package closely.
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$14.99/lb is below the reported regular Costco price of about $18.99/lb in New York and around $19-$20/lb at Walmart in central Ohio, so it is a solid ribeye price. Some grocery chains still occasionally beat it with bone-in ribeye sales around $8.99-$10/lb, but those are less common and usually not boneless.
Check individual packages within the same grade instead of grabbing the first one, because marbling and fat trim can vary a lot. Some packages have heavy exterior fat with little marbling underneath, while others look much better; visually comparing them helps avoid paying for a poor cut.
Costco ribeye steaks are reported to be blade-tenderized, which means they should be cooked to 145°F for safety. That makes them a poor fit if you prefer medium-rare and want a non-tenderized cut.
Yes. Buying the whole vacuum package and breaking it down at home can lower the effective price, and the trim can be used for burgers or tallow. That approach is also useful when steak-size cuts are priced a few dollars higher per pound.
Costco ribeye cuts are often thicker, around 1.5 inches, while some Kroger Choice ribeyes are closer to 1 inch. Thicker steaks can be easier to cook evenly and give more room for a proper sear.
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Doordash>Costco is showing $16.68.
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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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