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Ground Grass-fed Beef on Sale Friday 9/7

By Jennifer Cheng, August 29, 2012  |  Meet the Blogger  |  More Posts by Jennifer Cheng

UPDATE: Thanks for all of your questions regarding the percentage of fat for the ground grass-fed beef that will be included in this sale. Each region and store will have varying percentages on sale so you will need to reach out to the store where you plan on shopping that day. You can find their contact information at http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/list.

Here’s the beef! Mark your calendar for Friday, September 7. Why? Because on that Friday only all of our US stores will have ground grass-fed beef on sale for $4.99 per pound. If you haven’t tried grass-fed beef before, this is the perfect time to see what everyone’s talking about. The rest of you “seasoned” grass-fed beef lovers can take advantage of this opportunity and stock up! This sale is one day only so you’ve got to stop by our stores on Friday, September 7th to pick some up.

Sale valid in our US stores only, while supplies last. Availability and limits may vary by region, so you can contact your store for details. Most of our stores do not provide rain checks for sales like this.

Here’s what to know about grass-fed beef:

  • Grass-fed beef ranching is not only good for the animals, but involves managing natural resources and supporting local producers.
  • Grass-fed beef is a leaner choice and has a more favorable ratio of omega fatty acids.
  • Grass-fed beef is priced fairly for the producer and is worth every penny.
  • Grass-fed beef is a delicious alternative to grain-fed beef and cooks a little differently.

Whether you’re buying the pasture-raised, naturally flavorful ground grass-fed beef during this sale or you’re buying other cuts of beef from our butchers, you’re getting beef that’s 5-Step™ Animal Welfare rated. That means that our farmer partners are dedicated to improving the lives of farm animals and it also means that you know how the animals were raised for the meat that you’re buying.

If this is your first time cooking grass-fed beef, here are some awesome cooking tips from Liz Pearson, one of our recipe developers and food stylists.

Here are some recipes so you can get set for next Friday’s (that’s 9/7) sale on ground grass-fed beef. Green Chile Cheddar Grass-Fed Beef Burgers, anyone?


Remember, this sale on ground grass-fed beef is one day only, so make sure to mark your calendar and stop by one of our US stores on Friday, September 7th to get some!

Category: Meat, Grass-fed Beef

 

119 Comments

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Judy says ...
Who do you get your grass fed beef from and how is it processed?
08/29/2012 9:41:21 AM CDT
Nikki - Community Moderator says ...
@JUDY - Thanks for your question. Our meat vendors vary between regions and store locations. If you contact your local store they should be able to provide that information for you. The meat department will also be able to explain their processing practices. The majority of our stores grind their beef on site. You can find information for your local store at http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/list.
08/29/2012 10:06:49 AM CDT
Levi Dempsey says ...
Is this beef grass finished as well? Or organic?
08/29/2012 1:53:29 PM CDT
Nikki - Community Moderator says ...
@LEVI - Yes, all of our grass-fed beef is grass finished. We follow the USDA requirements in that grass and forage shall be the feed source consumed for the lifetime of the animal and they cannot be fed grain or grain byproducts while having continuous access to pasture during the growing season. Some of our stores offer organic grass-fed beef so I would encourage you to contact your local store to check the availability. You can find their information at http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/list.
08/29/2012 3:12:49 PM CDT
Gloria says ...
Do you use fillers in this meat?
08/29/2012 3:48:16 PM CDT
Nikki - Community Moderator says ...
@GLORIA - Great question! I went straight to the meat coordinator for this answer and we do not use any fillers in our ground beef.
08/29/2012 4:08:55 PM CDT
Shirley says ...
I don't find any information in your e-mail ad for the percentage of fat in your grass-fed ground beef. Is there some reason fat content is not stated?
08/29/2012 6:57:58 PM CDT
jpavon says ...
g-fed beef is my fav. I'm stocking my freezer.yesir
08/29/2012 7:06:11 PM CDT
Glenn says ...
....."and they cannot be fed grain or grain byproducts while having continuous access to pasture during the growing season", what about what they may be fed when it's not growing season? Are they ever fed anything but grass? Thanx for your timevand help.
08/29/2012 7:08:09 PM CDT
Kimberly says ...
Can you tell me what the fat content is?
08/29/2012 7:22:14 PM CDT
Heidi says ...
Is this grass fed AND grass finished?
08/29/2012 7:22:49 PM CDT
deborah abraham says ...
I live in shreveport,louisiana.I wish we had a whole foods up here.Its really hard to find organic foods.And foods that are really good.I have to go on a hunting trip every time i go to the grocery store.And i have to spend more time reading labels,than i ever have in my life.Please see if we can get one of your stores up here please. Thank You
08/29/2012 7:23:42 PM CDT
mike hickey says ...
what is the fat %
08/29/2012 7:53:18 PM CDT
Margaret Morley says ...
Only ground beef? Please get more, including lamb.
08/29/2012 7:53:47 PM CDT
Katie says ...
What is the percentage of fat in this beef?
08/29/2012 7:57:30 PM CDT
Marsha says ...
What percentage fat does the ground beef contain?
08/29/2012 7:58:46 PM CDT
Marsha says ...
What percentage fat does the ground beef contain?
08/29/2012 7:58:47 PM CDT
Gina says ...
Can you pre-order several lbs, I would like to get 10 lbs?
08/29/2012 7:59:08 PM CDT
vicki says ...
wow weeeeeeeeeeee very glad for the chance to get this at this price . thanks
08/29/2012 8:44:22 PM CDT
Suzanne DeRose says ...
Is this beef from cows that have been fattened up the last 3 months on grains and feed? What about antibiotics?
08/29/2012 8:48:47 PM CDT
Claudia Aposhian says ...
What does "finished" mean in regards to grass fed beef?
08/29/2012 9:04:34 PM CDT
Cindy says ...
What is the fat content of the sale beef?
08/29/2012 9:07:54 PM CDT
Kristin says ...
What is the fat percentage of the ground beef?
08/29/2012 9:11:59 PM CDT
Del says ...
Why do you NOT say the % beef?
08/29/2012 9:17:41 PM CDT
john says ...
What is the fat content of the beef ?
08/29/2012 9:31:34 PM CDT

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