Cowboy Steak

DOUBLE R RANCH

The cowboy steak is a bone-in ribeye that’s big in size and flavor. This ribeye has a split personality – it’s a giant steak on the grill or a petite bone-in prime rib when roasted in the oven. Average weight is 2 lbs.

Select Grade: Prime

Choice Well-marbled with robust beef flavor and dependable tenderness — a great everyday option. Prime The top tier of USDA grading, with generous marbling and noticeably tender texture for a more elevated meal at home.

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The Double R Ranch cowboy steak is a giant of a ribeye to make you feel like you're home on the range. We've left the rib bone in place so this cowboy steak will look monumental on the grill or on a serving platter. At an average weight of two pounds, this is a bone-in ribeye large enough to serve two or more. The rib bone is Frenched, or cleaned, which makes for a spectacular plate appearance. Our Double R Ranch steaks are grass fed, grain finished and showcase the delicious difference and consistent quality of our Northwest grown beef, some of the best steaks for sale online.

Average weight: 2 lbs.

This is a natural product and actual weight can vary by +/- .25 lbs.

The cowboy steak contains an abundant amount of marbling, so it’s best cooked medium rare to medium to allow the intramuscular fat to liquify and distribute throughout the steak.

The reverse sear, heating the steak at a low temperature and finishing in a skillet, produces an evenly cooked interior. A final sear on a hot grill or a cast iron skillet creates a flavorful, savory crust.

Ribeye steaks, like the cowboy, are a favorite for grilling, but the high level of marbling will cause flare-ups. A two-zone cooking set-up (a direct heat side with all the charcoal and an indirect heat side with no charcoal) allows you to move the steaks to control unwanted flames.

If using a gas grill, it’s easy to set-up two zones. Just turn on a burner on one side and leave the other one off.

Understand the Marbling Scale
USDA Choice	USDA Prime	SRF Black®	SRF Gold®	SRF Gold Plus™
Best For: Weeknight steak dinners	Best For: Consistently great steak dinners	Best For: Premium steak lovers seeking exceptional value	Best For: Special occasions and elevated steak dinners	Best For: Ultimate indulgence and once-in-a-lifetime meals
Experience: A step above typical grocery store steaks	Experience: The classic steakhouse benchmark for quality	Experience: Our most popular grade—rich, tender, deeply flavorful	Experience: Intense marbling with bold flavor and exceptional juiciness	Experience: Ultra-marbled with unmatched tenderness, richness and flavor
Marbling Score BMS 3–4	Marbling Score BMS 4–5	Marbling Score Black 6-8	Marbling Score Gold 9-10	Marbling Score Gold Plus 11-12

Details

The Double R Ranch cowboy steak is a giant of a ribeye to make you feel like you're home on the range. We've left the rib bone in place so this cowboy steak will look monumental on the grill or on a serving platter. At an average weight of two pounds, this is a bone-in ribeye large enough to serve two or more. The rib bone is Frenched, or cleaned, which makes for a spectacular plate appearance. Our Double R Ranch steaks are grass fed, grain finished and showcase the delicious difference and consistent quality of our Northwest grown beef, some of the best steaks for sale online.

Average weight: 2 lbs.

This is a natural product and actual weight can vary by +/- .25 lbs.

Cooking Tips

The cowboy steak contains an abundant amount of marbling, so it’s best cooked medium rare to medium to allow the intramuscular fat to liquify and distribute throughout the steak.

The reverse sear, heating the steak at a low temperature and finishing in a skillet, produces an evenly cooked interior. A final sear on a hot grill or a cast iron skillet creates a flavorful, savory crust.

Ribeye steaks, like the cowboy, are a favorite for grilling, but the high level of marbling will cause flare-ups. A two-zone cooking set-up (a direct heat side with all the charcoal and an indirect heat side with no charcoal) allows you to move the steaks to control unwanted flames.

If using a gas grill, it’s easy to set-up two zones. Just turn on a burner on one side and leave the other one off.

Beef Grading

Understand the Marbling Scale
USDA Choice	USDA Prime	SRF Black®	SRF Gold®	SRF Gold Plus™
Best For: Weeknight steak dinners	Best For: Consistently great steak dinners	Best For: Premium steak lovers seeking exceptional value	Best For: Special occasions and elevated steak dinners	Best For: Ultimate indulgence and once-in-a-lifetime meals
Experience: A step above typical grocery store steaks	Experience: The classic steakhouse benchmark for quality	Experience: Our most popular grade—rich, tender, deeply flavorful	Experience: Intense marbling with bold flavor and exceptional juiciness	Experience: Ultra-marbled with unmatched tenderness, richness and flavor
Marbling Score BMS 3–4	Marbling Score BMS 4–5	Marbling Score Black 6-8	Marbling Score Gold 9-10	Marbling Score Gold Plus 11-12

Ranch to Table

Every step is managed by us, from ranching and feeding to processing and delivery. That's how we ensure exceptional quality in every cut.

Ranching
Carefully raised American Wagyu on Northwest ranches.
Cattle Feeding
Extended feeding programs create rich marbling and flavor.
Beef Processing
Hand-trimmed, expertly prepared, and shipped directly to your door.

Rib

This primal is located under the front section of the backbone between the chuck and loin. The muscles are used primarily for support. The rib primal produces intensely marbled cuts like ribeye steaks and prime rib roasts.

Three major muscles are included in the rib primal. The longissimus dorsi, or large center eye, the complexus, a smaller side muscle which is not always present depending on where the cut is sourced, and the spinalis dorsi, also called the cap of ribeye or deckle.

FAQ

Everything you need to know before your first bite.

Find answers to our customers' most commonly asked questions.

Cowboy steak vs. tomahawk

A cowboy steak is a bone-in ribeye steak that features a short length of rib bone that’s been cleaned of meat and fat and exposed for presentation purposes in a process called “Frenching.” The tomahawk steak is also a bone-in ribeye steak. However, the Frenched rib bone on a tomahawk is significantly longer than a cowboy steak.

Where does ribeye come from?

Ribeye is cut from the rib primal which covers ribs six through twelve and is located between the chuck and the loin primals. This section has a high amount of natural marbling which is key to the flavor and juiciness of a cut. Looking for more tips? Our steak cooking guide has great tips on how to cook ribeye steak .

Is prime rib the same as a ribeye?

Prime rib and ribeye come from the same rib primal and share the same flavor, juiciness and tender profile. However, ribeye steaks have been further processed into steaks.

How to cook ribeye steak

For 1.5” steaks, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add a light coat of vegetable oil to the skillet. Season steaks with salt and pepper. Place steaks in hot skillet and sear for 4 minutes, turning once. If a steak sticks to the skillet, it’s not ready to turn. Wait until it releases on its own.

Place skillet in a 350°F degree oven for 10 to 20 minutes depending on desired doneness. Turn once halfway through the cooking time. Internal temperature is the most accurate way to know if your steak is done. Keep a good quality thermometer on hand. Remove from oven when preferred internal temperature is reached. Remove steaks from a skillet and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes. The steaks will continue to cook and the temperature will rise about 5°F. Learn how to cook any steak perfectly.

What is the difference between USDA Choice and Prime beef?

The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) separates domestic beef into eight grades, based on intramuscular fat or marbling, and other qualities like tenderness, juiciness, and flavor. The two highest grades are Choice and Prime, respectively.

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.7117023 / 5 from 940 reviews.

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"The tenderness and flavor were stellar and I appreciate the top shelf quality and freshness." — Meg
"Love a good steak and this cowboy steak has great flavor and proper marbling \nFamily all agreed." — Anonymous
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Reviews

Terrible and an incredible disappointment.

"Terrible and an incredible disappointment. Lots of gristle. I also bought about 20 packs of hot dogs that had one package very salty and the next one ok."

— kevin s. (1/5)

Arrived sealed in a box

"Arrived sealed in a box full of dry ice. Have already reverse seared two of these and they are amazing. They take longer to cook since they are 4-4 1/2 inches thick. 45 minutes at 225 in the oven plus a 1 1/2 minute sear on each side gave me a medium rare finish"

— Seth B. (5/5)

SRF always delivers quality products. . .

"SRF always delivers quality products. . . On time!!"

— Eric W. (5/5)

Where is it? Will it

"Where is it? Will it be delivered soon? Tomorrow maybe?6"

— Brenda A. (5/5)

Excellent steaks, delivered as ordered

"Excellent steaks, delivered as ordered and on time! Highly recommend SRF will order from them again when special steaks are needed."

— Jim Z. (5/5)

Excellent as usual!!!

"Excellent as usual!!!"

— Dinah B. (5/5)

Simply delicious

"Simply delicious"

— nancy m. (5/5)

Steaks were amazing. The wagu

"Steaks were amazing. The wagu burgers were also amazing. Luckily I didn't mess them up while grilling."

— Mark H. (5/5)

Got these to cook for

"Got these to cook for Father’s Day . So good! Perfect thickness. My husband really enjoyed this . We also got ground beef for smash burger. His new fav"

— Anna S. (5/5)

Everything I’ve ever gotten from

"Everything I’ve ever gotten from you has been absolutely amazing. Pan fry it with a little garlic and shallots a little butter better than any steak I’ve ever had in any steakhouse."

— Jim H. (5/5)