Buy a Quarter of a Cow
150 to 200 lbs of premium, custom-cut beef. Our most popular size for families who want a stocked freezer and a real price break versus the grocery store.
Ideal for: families of 4-6, grill enthusiasts, meal preppers
Buying a quarter of a cow is the sweet spot for most families. You get about 150 to 200 lbs of custom-cut, USDA-inspected beef from Baetke Custom Cuts in Long Grove, Iowa, including steaks, roasts, and ground beef packed how you eat. Processing runs about $1,175, and the farmer bills you separately for the beef itself, so the final total depends on the animal's hanging weight. We call before cutting to walk through your cut sheet.
Every share is cut and wrapped in our own shop under USDA custom processing, so you get exactly the steaks, roasts, and ground beef your family eats.
What You'll Get
Approximately 150-200 lbs of premium, custom-cut beef
Plus custom sausage, snack sticks, jerky, and organ packaging available!
Common Questions
Everything families ask before buying 1/4 beef
"Is it really 40% cheaper than grocery?"
We did the math cut by cut. A quarter beef totals around $1,175 in processing. The same cuts at Hy-Vee or Fareway would cost roughly $1,831. That is $650+ in real savings, and your cuts are fresher.
"What if I don't like some of the cuts?"
Every cut is 100% customizable. Want extra ground beef instead of roasts? More steaks and fewer ribs? It is your beef, your way. We call to walk through preferences.
"That's a lot of money upfront"
Think of it as prepaying your grocery bill at a real discount. At roughly $5.50 per pound you are getting ribeyes, T-bones, and ground beef all at the same rate. It pays for itself in 2 to 3 months.
Every Cut Is Customizable
Steak thickness, roast sizes, ground beef portions - it's your beef, your way.
USDA-Inspected Facility
Clean, safe handling you can trust
Experienced Butchers
3 generations of craft expertise
Quad Cities Family
Your Long Grove neighbors
Reserve Your 1/4 Beef
Pay upfront or submit an inquiry. We'll contact you to discuss cut preferences.
Have Questions First?
We'll contact you within 1 business day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers for 1/4 beef buyers.
How It Works
Simple process, custom results.
1. Pre-Pay or Reserve
Pre-pay online or fill out the form above to reserve your beef.
2. We Contact You
We'll call to discuss your specific cut preferences and package sizes.
3. Custom Processing
3-4 weeks of expert butchering, exactly how you want it.
4. Pickup & Pay Balance
Balance due at pickup. Heat-shrink packaged and ready for your freezer.
Not the Right Size?
We offer four sizes to fit every family and budget.
Ready to Fill Your Freezer?
Questions? Call us directly or reserve your 1/4 beef today.