The Affordable Steak People Can’t Stop Raving About Is My New Favorite Cut of Meat

Few things hit like a good steak dinner. Juicy, rich, and deeply satisfying, it’s the kind of meal I rarely enjoy, because — let’s face it — quality steaks can be expensive. Enter: the ranch steak, a lesser-known cut that’s more wallet-friendly. 

Ranch steaks may be one of the most delicious and underrated cuts of beef. Ever. It’s lean, flavorful, and surprisingly tender when cooked right, without the hefty price tag of a ribeye or filet. At the same time, it’s not exactly easy to find; none of the grocery stores near me in New York stock it consistently. 

Good Chop delivers high-quality meat and seafood sourced from American farms and fisheries. Plans are flexible, starting at $149 per month and can go up to $359, with a flat $9.99 shipping fee. You can skip, pause, or adjust your delivery frequency at any time, and each box is fully customizable to include between 14 and 42 pounds of meat.

Choose from a wide selection of traditional cuts like boneless skinless chicken thighs, baby back ribs, and grass-fed ribeye steaks, as well as seafood options like Gulf shrimp, sea scallops, and salmon. In addition to raw proteins, Good Chop also offers fully prepared items (think: slow-cooked ham and chicken tenders). You’ll also find breakfast options, desserts, sides, and gourmet grocery staples like compound butters and bone broth. In total, there are over 80 items to choose from.

Every item in the box was really great — the chicken thighs, once seared and baked in the oven, were juicy and delicious and I finished off those chicken tenders in just a few days. The ribeye was also delicious with great marbling throughout, and the ranch steaks … The ranch steaks were the real star. They are one of Good Chop’s bestsellers, and for good reason.

Ranch steaks come from the shoulder area of the cow (specifically the chuck), which gives them a deep, beefy flavor. I pan-seared mine, and it turned out great. From what I’ve read online, they also hold up beautifully on the grill (I will be trying next time!). Its lean texture makes them incredibly versatile in the kitchen and forgiving if you cook it a bit too long like I did with one of mine (it still remained tender). 

It’s the kind of cut that delivers special-occasion flavor on a weeknight budget — and now, it’s one of the first things I add to my Good Chop box every month.

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