Buy a Half Cow, Quarter Cow, or Whole Cow in Katy, TX
Katy filled up with people who made a deliberate choice. From Cinco Ranch and Cross Creek Ranch to Firethorne and the Grand Parkway corridor, this is a place where households weigh the big decisions carefully, and that habit tends to carry straight into the kitchen. Katy families can reserve a whole, half, or quarter share of 100% grass-fed, grass-finished Texas beef, born, raised, and processed in Texas from start to finish. Pickup is in McKinney, Texas, up north above Dallas. That's a real drive from Katy, so we're not there yet. You can reserve a share and make the trip, or join the list and we'll tell you the day we bring pickup closer to Katy.
Where to Buy Grass-Fed Beef Near Katy
Katy is H-E-B country, and several of its stores keep grass-fed options in the meat case. You'll find Grand Parkway H-E-B Plus at 6711 S Fry Rd (77494), the Mason Rd H-E-B at 1621 Mason Rd (77450), Cross Creek Ranch H-E-B at 4950 FM 1463 (77494), Katy Market H-E-B at 25675 Nelson Way (77494), Jordan Ranch H-E-B at 29711 Jordan Crossing Blvd (77494), and Katy Park H-E-B at 24924 Morton Ranch Rd (77493). Sprouts Farmers Market at 23105 Cinco Ranch Blvd (77494) carries a grass-fed selection as well, and the Old Katy Farmers Market runs Saturdays at 5339 E Third St (77493) alongside the Farmers Market on Grand Parkway at 1225 W Grand Pkwy S (77494). The label tells you only part of the story, though. Grass-fed describes how the cattle were raised, not where, and a real share of what sits on US shelves is imported from Australia, Uruguay, or Brazil. Effective January 1, 2026, the USDA's "Product of USA" rule requires that label to mean an animal born, raised, and processed in the United States, so it is worth a few seconds to read before you buy.
Buy Grass-Fed Beef by the Share
Rather than buying cuts one package at a time, you reserve a share of the animal: a whole cow, a half cow, or a quarter cow. A half and a whole let you pick your cuts on a cut sheet. A quarter arrives as a balanced split quarter, a standard mix of steaks, roasts, and ground beef. Reserve online through our bulk grass-fed beef page, then pick up in McKinney on a scheduled Saturday once the animal is processed. New to buying a share? Our grass-fed beef planning guide walks through freezer space, transport, and choosing a size. If you do make the drive, build the day around it: historic Downtown McKinney's square sits minutes from pickup, with local shops, restaurants, winery tasting rooms, and TUPPS Brewery to make the trip worth it. Not ready yet? Join the list and we'll let you know the day we bring pickup nearer to Katy.
Why Katy Families Choose Texas Grass-Fed
Cinco Ranch became one of the best-selling master-planned communities in the country for a reason, and the households across Cinco Ranch, Firethorne, and the Cross Creek Ranch corridor tend to research what goes on their plate the same way they research everything else. Kids at Seven Lakes High School and Cinco Ranch High School grow up in homes where food choices are part of the conversation, and the parents reading ingredient labels want the same transparency in their beef that they expect everywhere else. Reserving a share from Texas Grass Fed Farms means backing the Texas regenerative ranchers we partner with and keeping that supply chain inside the state.
How Texas Ranchers Raise Grass-Fed Cattle
Our partner ranchers raise cattle on open Texas pastures from birth through finishing, using rotational grazing that lets the land rest between grazes. Grass-finished means the animal never enters a feedlot for grain before processing; that's the line between this beef and conventional beef, which leans on grain in the final stretch to push weight fast. Our partner ranchers skip that step entirely. No antibiotics, no added growth hormones, no mRNA vaccines, and no glyphosate ever applied to the pastures they manage. All processing happens at USDA-inspected facilities inside Texas. The result is beef with a cleaner nutritional profile, higher in omega-3s and CLA, and a fully traceable Texas origin.
Half Cow, Quarter Cow, or Whole Cow: What You Get
Every share is cut to order and packaged frozen, ready for your freezer the day you pick it up in McKinney. Roughly what each size gives you:
- Quarter cow: a balanced split quarter, roughly 75 to 90 lbs of packaged beef. A standard mix, no cut sheet needed.
- Half cow (a side of beef): your choice of cuts on a cut sheet, roughly 150 to 180 lbs of packaged beef.
- Whole cow: the full animal, two halves, roughly 300 to 360 lbs of packaged beef, your cut choices throughout.
Across those shares you get steaks, roasts, ground beef, brisket, short ribs, and soup bones. Your price is based on the hanging weight (the hot carcass weight) once the animal is processed, and a fixed deposit set by share size reserves your spot.
How Much Does a Half Cow Cost in Katy?
Half cow cost works differently than a per-package price at the store. You reserve your share with a fixed, non-refundable deposit set by size; quarter, half, and whole each carry their own deposit amount. Once the animal is processed and the hanging weight is confirmed, we calculate the final total from that weight, and the balance (final total minus your deposit) is due then. Spread across every cut, from ground beef to ribeyes, the per-pound price on a half cow lands well under what boutique grass-fed cuts run at retail. Factor the drive to McKinney into your decision; for a lot of Katy families a half or whole is what makes the trip worth it.
Is Buying a Quarter Cow Worth It?
A quarter cow runs roughly 75 to 90 lbs of packaged beef, enough to keep a couple or a small family in grass-finished beef for months, and the per-pound cost beats buying the same cuts one at a time. A quarter fits a first-time bulk buyer or a smaller household well. That said, from Katy you're making a real drive to McKinney, so many families size up to a half or whole to make one trip count. If the drive isn't practical yet, join the list and we'll tell you when we reach the Houston area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy grass-fed beef in Katy, TX?
Several Katy H-E-B stores carry grass-fed options, including Grand Parkway H-E-B Plus at 6711 S Fry Rd and Cross Creek Ranch H-E-B at 4950 FM 1463, and Sprouts at 23105 Cinco Ranch Blvd stocks a specialty selection; check for "Product of USA" on the label. For Texas-raised beef by the share, you can reserve a whole, half, or quarter cow from Texas Grass Fed Farms and pick it up in McKinney, or join the waitlist for closer pickup.
What cuts do you get from a half cow?
A half cow comes with steaks, roasts, ground beef, brisket, short ribs, and soup bones, cut to your preferences on a cut sheet.
How much meat is in a quarter cow?
Roughly 75 to 90 lbs of packaged, frozen beef. A quarter comes as a balanced split quarter, a standard mix of steaks, roasts, and ground beef rather than a custom cut sheet.
How much freezer space does a half cow need?
Plan on roughly 10 to 15 cubic feet of freezer for a half cow, and about 7 to 10 for a quarter. Real-world packing wastes space, so size the freezer up rather than down.
What is the difference between grass-fed and grass-finished beef?
These days, none. Grass-fed cattle can't be fed grain, so grass-fed and grass-finished describe the same thing: an animal that ate grass and forage its whole life. Our beef is 100% grass-fed and grass-finished. And the label says nothing about country of origin, so always check for "Product of USA" when you shop in-store.
Where does most grass-fed beef in US grocery stores come from?
Australia, New Zealand, Uruguay, and Brazil are the primary sources of grass-fed beef sold in the US. "Grass-fed" describes the feeding protocol, not the origin. Effective January 1, 2026, the USDA requires beef labeled "Product of USA" to be born, raised, and processed in the United States. Every share we sell meets that standard.
Where and when is pickup?
Pickup is in McKinney, TX, north of Dallas, on a scheduled Saturday. That's a real drive from Katy, so today this works for families willing to make the trip. We announce the date once the hanging weight is confirmed, then we meet you in McKinney to hand off your beef. Pickup only: you collect your share, nothing gets mailed out. Join the list and we'll tell you the day we bring pickup closer to Houston.
Ready to reserve? Browse sizes on our bulk grass-fed beef page, or see our Texas grass-fed beef page for the towns we serve and where we're headed next.
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Want Us Closer to Katy?
For now, you pick up your share in McKinney, and you're welcome to make the drive. Tell us where you are and we'll let you know when we bring pickup or delivery closer to you.