Stew Meat

About Stew Meat

Stew Meat is offered by Laurel Highlands Farms as part of our Pennsylvania farm-direct beef program. BEEF · 1 lb pack

Stew meat is cubed from tougher, well-worked cuts like chuck or round, chosen because they hold up to long cooking. A slow braise in liquid — a couple of hours at a gentle simmer — breaks down the connective tissue and turns those same cubes tender, making this the right starting point for a beef stew, chili, or pot pie filling.

Stew meat is typically cut into one- to two-inch cubes, sized to cook evenly in a covered pot alongside vegetables like carrots, potatoes and onions. Browning the cubes in batches before adding liquid builds extra flavor into the finished stew, and a low simmer for two hours or more is what turns tough cubes tender.

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 Stew Meat? Call the farm at (412) 559-2320.