If your weeknights are anything like ours, they start with big intentions and end with a scramble to get something nourishing on the table. That’s where meal prep shines. A little planning on Sunday sets you up for a week of quick, flavorful meals with quality ingredients you can trust.
When it comes to beef, not all cuts are created equal for batch cooking. Some are built for speed, others for slow-simmered comfort. The good news? At Little Mountain Farm & Cattle Co., all of our beef is pasture-raised, grain-finished, and flash-frozen at peak freshness, so it’s ready when you are.
Here are the best beef cuts to keep stocked in your freezer for easy meal prep all season long.
1. Ground Beef
Quick, versatile, and protein-packed
No surprise here. Ground beef is a weeknight MVP. From tacos and spaghetti to stuffed peppers and skillet meals, it cooks in minutes and holds flavor like a champ. The key is sourcing high-quality beef with good fat content and clean ingredients, which is exactly what we raise.
Meal Prep Tip: Brown 2–3 pounds at once with basic seasoning. Freeze in 1-cup portions to reheat throughout the week.
2. Stew Meat
Tender, hands-off, and full of flavor
Don’t let the name fool you, stew meat isn’t just for stews. These pre-cut chunks of beef are ideal for slow cookers, pressure cookers, or braises. With low and slow cooking, they become incredibly tender and soak up whatever flavors you throw their way.
Meal Prep Tip: Simmer with tomatoes, broth, and spices for a shredded beef base. Use it in bowls, wraps, or over rice.
Add a pack to your next order for easy variety.
3. Chuck Roast
Fall-apart tender and deeply satisfying
Chuck roast is the comfort-food hero of meal prep. Roast it on Sunday, and enjoy it all week long. It’s rich, forgiving, and yields a generous amount of shredded beef that works in sandwiches, hash, enchiladas, or soups.
Meal Prep Tip: Cook low and slow with onion and garlic. Shred and portion for multi-day use.
Pair it with crisp fall veggies for a complete, hearty meal.
Why Flash-Frozen Beef Works Better for Meal Prep
One of the best parts about ordering from Little Mountain Farm is knowing that your beef is frozen at peak quality. We don’t use additives or fillers. Just clean, pasture-raised beef from cattle finished on a grain ration that enhances flavor and marbling.
Flash-freezing locks in nutrients and texture, which means every cut performs just as well after thawing as it would fresh. Whether you’re stocking up for the week or building out your freezer stash, you’ll always have a quick solution on hand.
Build Your Meal Prep Box
Need a mix of all three cuts? Our Beef Boxes were made for you. It’s a selection of ground beef, roasts, steaks, and more—perfect for stocking up without overthinking it.
Or if you're all-in on speed and versatility, grab a Ground Beef and start planning your weeknight rotation.
Final Bite
Meal prep isn’t about being perfect. It’s about setting yourself up for success with quality ingredients and simple techniques. When your freezer’s stocked with clean, local beef from people you trust, you can cook with confidence all season long.
Looking for more cooking tips or cut recommendations? We’re happy to help you make the most of your next order.