The Deposit You are paying a DEPOSIT for a Quarter Beef (1/4 Share). This is 120-160 lbs of beef (sizes vary depending on cuts available and size of animal) $13.99/lb packaged weight. An AMAZING way to buy your beef! You can plan on spending $690.00-$770.00 in total. A Mini Side is the PERFECT size for small freezers or if you want to try before you commit to something bigger! *Available Now:2 *Available Early December: 4 What will I get with a mini side? This is an EXAMPLE of the cuts your mini side may contain. We will make substitutions for equal or greater value. 1. Premium Steaks These are the high-value, tender cuts everyone looks forward to Ribeye or Tenderloins Top Sirloin Steaks KC Strip Steaks Flank or Skirt Steak 2. Slow-Cooking Roasts Perfect for crockpots, Dutch ovens, and cool fall and winter nights. These are usually packaged as 2.5 to 3 lb roasts. Chuck Roasts Rump Roast, Arm Roast, or Sirloin Tip Roast 3. Everyday Staples & Convenience Cuts The workhorses of the freezer for easy weeknight meals. Premium Ground Beef (at least 20lbs of ground!!!) Short Ribs Soup Bones Tenderized Cube Steak Freezer Space Check: A ¼ share yields roughly 125 to 160 lbs of take-home meat. Space needed: It will require about 4 to 5 cubic feet of freezer space. Small-medium chest freezer. What to know about our beef Dry Aged 21 Days for improved tenderness, enhanced flavor, and steakhouse quality results. ✔ Grass-fed, grain-finished✔ Professionally processed✔ Vacuum sealed & labeled✔ Processing included in final price✔ Regional delivery available (TX, NM & OK) (depending on amount sold) How Do We Price Our Beef? Price is calculated based on actual hanging weight. Processing costs are included in the final per-pound price — no surprise processing fees. Final take-home weight may vary slightly. What Is Hanging Weight? Hanging weight is the weight of the animal after harvest and before final cutting and trimming. Your final take-home packaged weight will typically be approximately 60–65% of hanging weight. Estimated Total Expense Estimated Range: $690.00-$770.00 Estimated Take-Home Beef ~125-160 lbs packaged beef Secure Your Quarter Beef with a $200 Deposit *Available Now: 1 *Available Early December: 2 This deposit reserves your processing slot for a Quarter Beef from Lone Star Heritage Beef. Dry Aged 21 Days for improved tenderness, enhanced flavor, and steakhouse quality results. ✔ Grass-fed, grain-finished✔ Professionally processed✔ Vacuum sealed & labeled✔ Processing included in final price✔ Regional delivery available (TX, NM & OK) How Pricing Works The deposit is applied toward your final total price. Processing costs are included in the final per-pound price — no surprise processing fees. Final balance is due prior to delivery. Final take-home weight may vary slightly. Final balance is calculated based on actual hanging weight. What Is Hanging Weight? Hanging weight is the weight of the animal after harvest and before final cutting and trimming. Your final take-home packaged weight will typically be approximately 60–65% of hanging weight. Estimated Total Expense Estimated Range: $1,600 – $2,048 Estimated Take-Home Beef ~125–160 lbs packaged beef