This collaborative space allows users to contribute additional information, tips, and insights to enhance the original deal post. Feel free to share your knowledge and help fellow shoppers make informed decisions.
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.
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
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.
Two Christmases ago, Publix surreally had standing rib roasts on loss leader sale for $6.99/pound. Last year I think they ran the same sale at $8.99/pound. For Publix and its if-not-BOGO-insane prices, their best sale of the year. If they run it again I'm sure the price will be higher given beef prices in general, but keep an eye out for a potential freezer-filling event.
Two Christmases ago, Publix surreally had standing rib roasts on loss leader sale for $6.99/pound. Last year I think they ran the same sale at $8.99/pound. For Publix and its if-not-BOGO-insane prices, their best sale of the year. If they run it again I'm sure the price will be higher given beef prices in general, but keep an eye out for a potential freezer-filling event.
I hope they do it again.They also usually do that during Easter, but this year it was more than usual.I used to stock up and freeze most of it.
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.
you're just saying that because l love huntington beach, monterey and san luis obisbo -- no i haven't been in years
Last edited by rocky01 October 28, 2026 at 12:51 PM.
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank
I don't know about Costco's sourcing (I do like Costco), but I'm still sketched out by all the Brazilian beef that the US purchased because China rejected it for using banned antibiotics. Maybe best to just stay away from beef for a long time.
I don't know about Costco's sourcing (I do like Costco), but I'm still sketched out by all the Brazilian beef that the US purchased because China rejected it for using banned antibiotics. Maybe best to just stay away from beef for a long time.
pretty sure it was mixed into the ground beef supply
anyone know if these ribeye's have been 'micro-needled'?
I don't know about Costco's sourcing (I do like Costco), but I'm still sketched out by all the Brazilian beef that the US purchased because China rejected it for using banned antibiotics. Maybe best to just stay away from beef for a long time.
Sources for any of that?
- it was Argentinian beef
- it was a single shipment that China rejected from a single supplier, not all beef from the entirety of Argentina.
Kroger occasionally goes down to 9.99/lb for ribeye choice but I think their cuts are thinner than Costco's. Maybe 1" thick max whereas Costco is usually closer to 1.5" iirc
1
Like
Helpful
Funny
Not helpful
Join The Conversation
Share your experience with the Slickdeals community
Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!
Top Comments
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
Community Reviews
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.
Common Questions (5)
AI-generated summary based on comments from the community. Updated ago
Join The Conversation
Share your experience with the Slickdeals community
Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!
86 Comments
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
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.
🤔
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank
anyone know if these ribeye's have been 'micro-needled'?
- it was Argentinian beef
- it was a single shipment that China rejected from a single supplier, not all beef from the entirety of Argentina.
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Join The Conversation
Share your experience with the Slickdeals community
Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!