Denver Steak

About Denver Steak

Denver Steak is offered by Laurel Highlands Farms as part of our Pennsylvania farm-direct beef program. BEEF · per lb

Denver steak comes from the chuck, specifically the under-blade region, and is a relatively recent addition to the retail case, identified through cutting research in the early 2000s. Despite coming from the working shoulder, it is well-marbled and tender for a chuck cut, with a flavor similar to a flat iron. It grills well over direct heat and does not need long, slow cooking the way most other chuck cuts do.

A typical Denver steak weighs eight to ten ounces and cooks in roughly the same time as a flat iron or flank steak — a few minutes per side over direct heat to medium-rare. Its balance of tenderness and price makes it a good everyday grilling steak rather than an occasional splurge.

Buying directly from a farm is easier when product identity, price and use are clear. Consider how many people you are feeding, the cooking methods you use most often and how the item will fit into your meal planning. Our shop also includes related cuts, primals and specialty boxes so you can compare options without losing the connection to the farm.

Availability follows the realities of a working livestock farm. Add currently available products to your cart and confirm pickup or other fulfillment details during checkout or by contacting the farm. For more help choosing and cooking cuts, visit our beef and lamb guides.

Good to know

Fresh beef keeps best refrigerated at 40°F or below and is at its peak within a few days of thawing; if you will not cook it right away, freeze it in its original vacuum packaging. Thaw frozen cuts slowly in the refrigerator on a tray — roughly a day for every few pounds — rather than on the counter, and pat the surface dry before searing so it browns instead of steaming.

Pasture-raised beef is leaner than grocery-store beef, so it cooks a little faster than you may expect. Pull steaks and roasts a few degrees below your target temperature and let them rest before slicing; tougher, well-worked cuts reward low heat, moisture and time.

Browse more: Beef Cuts · the full farm shop · beef and lamb guides · beef near Pittsburgh · Pennsylvania beef delivery. Questions about Denver Steak? Call the farm at (412) 559-2320.