In my last post, Dean asked if I had ever heard of Belgian Blue Cows. I had not, but have now read a bit about them, and about the claim that their meat is of superior quality, and even lower in calories and cholesterol than is chicken. They’re huge animals.
Picture from Hemmy.net
The following information is taken from OzarkBelgian-Blue.com.
Belgian Blue meat compared to Hereford-Angus is more tender, has less fat and has 16% less marbling. Belgian Blues produce a 5 to 9% higher percentage retail product than other sire breeds. Our meat at Ozark Belgian Blue Beef is at the highest standard. Our cattle are not given steroids, animal by-products or antibiotics. They are fed natural grains, grass and hay. This makes our meat the best available.
Nutritional Comparisons
3-3.5 Ounce Average Serving
| Calories | Fat: Total | Cholesterol | Protein | ||
| Belgian Blue Cross | 96 | 0.76% | 22 mg | 21.80% | |
| Fish | 78 | 9.00% | 50mg | 18.80% | |
| Boneless, skinless chicken breast |
130 | 4.10% | 41mg | 22.90% | |
| Traditional American Beef | 188 | 25-35% | 76mg | 24gm | |
| Lite American Beef | 133 (45% fat) |
15-25% | 76 mg | 25gm | |
| Beefalo | 119 | 4.2% | 47mg | NA | |
As I said, I’m not familiar with this kind of meat, and am not aware of it being sold in our stores, but of course, I will be looking for it now. Certainly, if I have some ravenous men swoop in here wanting big steaks, I’ll know what to order from the butcher!
Thanks, Dean, for the tip.
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6 responses so far ↓
Rochelle Ritzi // May 14, 2008 at 5:47 pm
All I can say is WOW!!!!
writeathome // May 14, 2008 at 10:31 pm
This sounds like the kind of steak my husband would love to cook on the grill. You know how he loves his steak.
Tena // May 15, 2008 at 12:12 am
THAT is a disgusting photo! Ha!
dean // May 15, 2008 at 4:27 am
I agree Tena! Hugely muscled animals…. other pics on the net show real structure better. Not the most tender beef…. no marbling. I have ordered some anyway, curious to taste. Dean
Karen Hopper // May 15, 2008 at 7:11 am
Oh, My!
Jen // May 15, 2008 at 11:24 pm
I agree with Tena too. Discusting picture. I wonder how I’d feel to have a rear like that. Yuck.
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