Raw cowboy ribeye steak in a frying pan on a marble surface

Wagyu Cowboy Steak

AMERICAN WAGYU

The American Wagyu Gold® cowboy steak is a large, thick-cut bone-in ribeye with spectacular marbling. This impressive steak has quantity and quality in its corner. Average weight is 2.5 lbs.

Select Grade: SRF Gold®

SRF Gold® Exceptional marbling and remarkable tenderness for unforgettable steakhouse-style meals at home.

Cut by Master Butchers

100% US Raised

Pioneers of American Wagyu

The American Wagyu Gold® cowboy steak is full-bodied and has the velvety-rich flavor of American Wagyu ribeyes. This uncommon steak's size and its signature "Frenched" exposed rib bone make for an impressive presentation for nearly any special occasion.

Graded on the Japanese Beef Marbling Scale (BMS) at 9+, it's the highest level of marbling available from Snake River Farms.

Average weight: 2.5 pounds.

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 American Wagyu Gold® cowboy steak is full-bodied and has the velvety-rich flavor of American Wagyu ribeyes. This uncommon steak's size and its signature "Frenched" exposed rib bone make for an impressive presentation for nearly any special occasion.

Graded on the Japanese Beef Marbling Scale (BMS) at 9+, it's the highest level of marbling available from Snake River Farms.

Average weight: 2.5 pounds.

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

"Excellent! Everything I have purchased from Snake River Farms has been top notch!"

"Excellent marbling! Excellent flavor!"

"Great flavor, tender, juicy and simply delicious!!"

"Our new go to for a great steak!"

“The Wagyu steaks are sooooo delicious. . They were the best we’ve ever tasted and will continue to order them!!!”

"Absolutely the best in terms of tenderness and consistently delicious."

"Never disappointed no matter what cut."

"We are over the moon pleased with our beef."

PRIMAL CUT GUIDE

The Loin

The source of steakhouse favorites, the loin is prized for its tenderness, rich flavor, and iconic cuts like filet mignon, New York strip, porterhouse, and T-bone.

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.

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.

What is American Wagyu?

American Wagyu is purebred Japanese Wagyu crossbred with high-quality American cattle breeds. The result is beef with rich marbling that bastes itself as it cooks, delivering deep beef flavor and exceptional juiciness. In a thin, high-heat cut like the outside skirt, that marbling makes a meaningful difference in the finished bite.

What is the Snake River Farms Guarantee?

We guarantee that your order will deliver frozen or partially frozen with all items included to the provided address. If you have any concerns or issues with your order, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team. As our founder Robert Rebholtz, Sr. said, "We want our customers to want to do business with us."

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.7255435 / 5 from 736 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Wagyu Cowboy Steak is highly praised for its exceptional flavor, tenderness, and quality. Customers consistently report a wonderful experience with this steak, highlighting its incredible marbling and rich taste. The steak's impressive presentation and high Japanese Beef Marbling Scale rating make it a standout choice for special occasions.

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Review highlights

"Amazing quality unbelievable flavor best steak I’ve ever had" — Bill
"It had great marbling, incredible flavor, and tenderness like we had never experienced." — Anonymous
"Excellent amount of marbling, thick cut, just a beautiful steak." — Jose F.

Reviews

This was one of the

"This was one of the best steaks I’ve ever had. Already ordered more."

— Nicholas S. (5/5)

This was excellent… it was

"This was excellent… it was huge, and hugely delicious! My husband and I shared it for July 4th dinner. Outstanding ."

— Barbara G. (5/5)

The last one I ordered

"The last one I ordered before now was absolutely flavorful, tender and a real treat. Hence, I made another order recently."

— Julie W. (5/5)

Game changer

"Game changer"

— Kevin m. (5/5)

Wasn’t anything special in my

"Wasn’t anything special in my opinion"

— Alfonso L. (2/5)

Always delicious from SNF. Many

"Always delicious from SNF. Many compliments"

— Ken D. (5/5)

This was insane. We had

"This was insane. We had it for NYE. I seared it frozen, then seasoned and cooked it from frozen sous vide with another sear and butter basting to finish. So good, I'm going to get this again!"

— Brian H. (5/5)

Holy Moly, this was an

"Holy Moly, this was an amazing steak. old friends in from out of town bringing great wine. roasted potatoes and asparagus grilled while this bad boy was cooking and it was some serious, good eating."

— Richard W. (5/5)

the BEST!! tender and tasty

"the BEST!! tender and tasty great griller"

— Steve M. (5/5)

Wonderful steaks. I did not

"Wonderful steaks. I did not t realize that they w were so thick? 2-3" In thickness. Everyone loved them"

— Errol Y. (5/5)