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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 a solid midrange steak buy, with the sale price landing below recent in warehouse pricing and below many local grocery store ribeye prices. The cut is praised for thick portions and the ability to inspect individual packages for marbling and fat before buying. The main cautions are that quality varies by package, some cuts run thin or fatty, and Costco's pre cut steaks are blade tenderized, which means they should be cooked to 145 degrees for safety. A practical pick if you want ribeye and are willing to sort through the case.
Shoppers who compare individual steaks before buying, because marbling and fat trim vary enough that package-by-package selection matters.
The $14.99 per pound Costco app price can undercut higher delivery pricing shown for DoorDash, especially when a first-delivery discount is available for members.
Some shoppers report regular Costco in-warehouse pricing around $18.99 per pound, which makes the $14.99 per pound offer feel like a meaningful reduction.
The deal value can be regional, since regular pricing in Denver is reported to be around $15 per pound and Costco Business Center may be cheaper but offers odd sizes.
The marbling and fat trim can vary a lot, so it helps to inspect individual packages before buying. Some shoppers prefer Costco's thickness and quality, while others find local sales at Safeway, Ralphs, Vons, or ShopRite tastier or cheaper depending on the cut.
Sometimes no: some stores and clubs have had bone-in ribeye around $8.99/lb or ribeye at $9.99/lb, and Costco Business Center can be a few dollars cheaper on some cuts. In other places, Costco's $14.99/lb is still below regular local pricing and can be the better buy.
It is a solid sale price for many areas, especially where regular Costco choice ribeye runs around $18.99/lb or local grocery stores are $19-$20/lb. In some regions it is normal pricing, so the value depends on your local market and whether you want Costco's cut quality and thickness.
Yes, Costco pre-cut ribeyes are mechanically blade tenderized, so the label's 145°F guidance matters for food safety. That means a rare or medium-rare center is riskier than with an intact steak, and the steaks may not suit people who prefer very pink centers.
Yes, buying the whole vacuum pack and cutting it at home is a common way to control thickness and use the trim for burgers or tallow. Costco's pre-cut steaks can be around 1.25-1.5 inches thick, while whole-pack processing lets you choose your own steak size.
At costco, choice primal ribeye used to be like 11.99-12.99 and prime was 14.99 and that cost jumped by a few dollars. Last 29 days ago, it was around 16.99 for choice. I decided to buy NY whole strip for 12.99. Yikes
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
You are correct, you do not 'have to', you only 'should'... For blade-tenderized steaks, the USDA recommends 145°F internally plus a 3-minute rest for food safety.
Because the blades can push bacteria from the surface into the center of the meat, a rare or medium-rare center is riskier than with an intact steak.
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.
My point is in relation to the FDA being cut by 20%. They were already stretched thin before being DOGEed.
What's normal price? Costco app already showing $14.99 only.
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Yes, at least here in Southern California, Ralphs, Vons, Ribeyes are $7.99Bonein, $9.99 Boneless on sale every other week. The quality of Steak at Costco is nothing special either. I buy meet from Costco all the time, usually brisket, ribs, hamburger, steaks, ribs, chicken. Never buy a tritip from Costco, its a rip off. Buy what looks good and is on sale from wherever.
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I appreciate the posting of this deal since I shop at costco frequently. But if it's normally 18.99 and now on sale for $15, isn't that just a low 21% discount? Hardly seem slick to me, plus I have to buy in higher quantity than intended because it's costco. Good deal, but not slick deal.
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...
I agree in Texas at Tom Thumb or Albertsons or Kroger. These deals are routinely under $10 per pound for RibeyeI have two boys in our 20s and we routine to get three ribeyes and three baked potatoes. The big ones for under 30 bucks. You just have to look at the flyers.
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pretty sure it was mixed into the ground beef supply
anyone know if these ribeye's have been 'micro-needled'?
Unless its flank steak or filet mignon, all pre-cut steaks(including the ribeye) at Costco are mechanically blade tenderized. that is why the cooking instructions on the label says to cook until the internal temperature is 145 degrees (medium well)
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Costco's boneless USDA Choice ribeye is a solid midrange steak buy, with the sale price landing below recent in warehouse pricing and below many local grocery store ribeye prices. The cut is praised for thick portions and the ability to inspect individual packages for marbling and fat before buying. The main cautions are that quality varies by package, some cuts run thin or fatty, and Costco's pre cut steaks are blade tenderized, which means they should be cooked to 145 degrees for safety. A practical pick if you want ribeye and are willing to sort through the case.
The $14.99 per pound Costco app price can undercut higher delivery pricing shown for DoorDash, especially when a first-delivery discount is available for members.
The deal price can still look competitive versus local Walmart ribeye pricing in central Ohio.
Buying the ribeye pack and processing it at home can turn the purchase into burgers and tallow using the trimmed fat.
Some shoppers report regular Costco in-warehouse pricing around $18.99 per pound, which makes the $14.99 per pound offer feel like a meaningful reduction.
Blade-tenderized ribeye requires cooking to 145°F with a rest, which can conflict with preferences for medium-rare centers.
Trimming fat from a vacuum package can still leave steaks with limited marbling, so visual inspection of the packaged cut matters.
Prime ribeye can be worse than regular Choice at some Costco locations, with reports of consistently low marbling.
The deal value can be regional, since regular pricing in Denver is reported to be around $15 per pound and Costco Business Center may be cheaper but offers odd sizes.
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Because the blades can push bacteria from the surface into the center of the meat, a rare or medium-rare center is riskier than with an intact steak.
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What do you call a cow with no legs?
Ground beef.
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pretty sure it was mixed into the ground beef supply
anyone know if these ribeye's have been 'micro-needled'?
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