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Half Beef Share

Burnham Grazing | Thangool, Central QLD

Half a beast, broken into a balanced box of steaks, roasts, slow cuts, mince and sausages. Whole-animal eating from one certified organic, biodynamic family farm.

PropertiesStonehaven & Glenroy
RegionThangool, Banana Shire QLD
BreedF1 Bos Indicus x Taurus
FarmersDan & Emma-Jane Burnham
AgingDry-aged
IngredientsBEEF
Box Weight~110-120kg
Feeds4-6 / 1yr
FormatMixed cuts
PackedCryovac
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Box Overview About This Share

A Half Beef Share is roughly half a whole animal. The cattle are grassfed start to finish on the certified organic property Stonehaven, near Thangool, and all beef is sold on dressed weight. To respect the whole animal, every part is included, forequarter and hindquarter: premium steaks, a roast, corned silverside, slow cuts, mince, thin gluten-free sausages, some bones and a cut of fat for rendering tallow.

Every cut is cryovac sealed and labelled, ready for the freezer. You get the eating quality of certified organic, biodynamic, dry-aged beef at a price per kilo that sits well under what the same cuts cost piecemeal at retail. Whole-animal eating is better value, less waste, and a closer connection to the farm that raised it.

New to shares? The mince and sausages get used first and fastest, the slow cuts are the secret weapon through winter, and the steaks become the weekend treat.

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Sourcing How They Are Raised
RaisingCertified organic pasture
GrazingTime-controlled, rotational
LandNatural sequence farming
MonitoringSatellite ground cover since 2016
Turn-Off28 months, grass-finished
ProcessingMonto, dry-aged
What Goes In
HormonesNone used
AntibioticsNone used
GrainNone, grass only
ChemicalsCertified organic inputs
PreservativesNone

Stonehaven and Glenroy have been certified organic since 2016 and run regeneratively for over 15 years. Dan and Emma-Jane match their stocking rate to what the land can carry, tracked paddock by paddock with satellite ground-cover data, and rehydrate the country using natural sequence farming. A Land Restoration Fund project retains 190 hectares of native vegetation feeding Great Barrier Reef waterways. It is beef raised to build the land up, not run it down.

A Cross-Section Of The Beast
What's In The Box

These are the cuts in the Half Box. To respect the whole animal, both forequarter and hindquarter are included. Exact cuts vary a little with each animal and the season. You can personalise the cuts in the Half and Full boxes, thicker steaks, more corned, more or less diced, mince and sausages, and you are welcome to share your order with another household. Tap any cut for what it is and how to cook it.

~110-120Kg, Dressed
AllCuts Included
100%One Animal
0Additives
PorterhouseFast

From the short loin, a firm steak with a strip of fat down one side. Sliced at a regular thickness, the classic pub steak that holds its shape and takes a good char.

Quick cook: Render the fat strip on its edge first, then hot and fast, 3 min a side. Rest, then slice against the grain.
RumpFast

Big-flavoured and great value from the hindquarter. A touch firmer than the fillets, rewards not overcooking. Brilliant sliced over a salad or through a stir-fry.

Quick cook: High heat, 3 min a side to medium-rare. Always rest, then slice thin across the grain.
Eye FilletFast

The most tender cut on the animal, lean and fine-grained. There is only a small amount on each beast, so it is the special-occasion steak in the box.

Quick cook: Sear hard all over, then finish gently. Pull at 52 to 54°C, it is lean and overcooks fast. Rest well.
Rib Fillet (Scotch)Fast

The boneless ribeye, the most marbled steak of the lot. The Speckle Park in the herd lays down the intramuscular fat that makes this one rich and buttery.

Quick cook: Smoking-hot pan or BBQ, 3 to 4 min a side. Render the fat edge. Rest 5 min before slicing.
Topside (Diced & BBQ Steak)Either

A lean, versatile hindquarter muscle. In the Half Box it comes both diced for the slow cooker and as BBQ steak for the grill.

Quick cook: BBQ steak: hot and fast, do not overcook lean meat. Diced: brown, then low and slow for 2 hours plus.
Round Roast (& BBQ Steak)Roast

A lean roasting joint, around 1kg, plus some cut as BBQ steak. The Sunday roast of the box.

Quick cook: Sear, then roast at 160°C to an internal 56°C for a pink roast. Rest 15 min, carve thin against the grain.
Silverside (Corned)Corned

Corned the old-school way, nitrate free. A lean hindquarter cut that simmers into tender corned beef for hot dinners or cold-cut sandwiches all week.

Quick cook: Simmer gently with bay, peppercorns and a splash of vinegar for 2.5 to 3 hours until fork-tender. Rest in the liquid.
Shin (Osso Buco)Slow

Cross-cut shin on the bone with the marrow in the centre, the great slow-braise cut. The marrow and collagen enrich the whole dish.

Quick cook: Brown, then braise in tomato, wine and stock 2.5 hours until the meat slides off the bone. Stir the marrow through. See the recipe below.
Blade (Diced & Mince)Slow

Hard-working shoulder, full of connective tissue that melts into rich gelatin when cooked low. In the box it comes diced and as mince.

Quick cook: Diced: brown hard, then braise 3 hours until it pulls apart. Mince: brown in a hot dry pan for colour.
Y-Bone (Minced)Everyday

The Y-bone is turned into mince in this box, putting its big, beefy flavour straight into your everyday cooking.

Quick cook: Use as you would any mince. Brown hard for flavour, do not stir too soon.
Brisket (Fresh & Flat)Slow

The low-and-slow legend from the chest, fresh and flat. Tough until you give it time, then unbelievable. Smoke it, braise it, or corn it.

Quick cook: Low oven or smoker at 120°C for 6 to 8 hours until a probe slides in like butter. Rest 30 min, slice across the grain.
Sausages (Thin, GF)Everyday

Thin, gluten free and preservative free, made from the same organic beef. The kid-friendly hero of the box.

Quick cook: Low and slow on the BBQ or pan, turning often, so they cook through without splitting. No need to prick them.
Mince From TrimEveryday

Mince made from the trim across the whole animal, the most-used pack in the box. Bolognese, burgers, tacos, meatballs and the weeknight rescue.

Quick cook: Brown in a hot, dry pan, do not stir too soon, you want colour. That browning is where the flavour lives.
Some Small BonesStock

Some small bones, because nothing is wasted. They make a deep, nourishing bone broth full of collagen and minerals.

Quick cook: Roast at 200°C for 30 min, then simmer with a splash of vinegar and veg scraps 12 to 24 hours. Strain and freeze.
A Cut Of Fat (Tallow)Render

A piece of fat to render into your own clean cooking tallow, the way it has always been done. Whole-animal eating, right down to the fat.

Quick cook: Dice and melt low in a pot or slow cooker until liquid, strain through a cloth, set in a jar. Brilliant for searing and roast veg.
Verified Nutrition Data
Typical Grass-Fed Beef
Data Source

FSANZ AFCD - Beef, typical lean cut, raw. A box holds many cuts, so values are a representative average per 100g across the share. Fattier cuts read higher in fat and energy, leaner cuts lower. Not dietary or medical advice.

155kcal
Energy per 100g
155 kcal
650 kJ • typical average
Macronutrients per 100g
Protein21.5g
Complete protein. All essential amino acids present.
Total Fat7.0g
Grass-fed beef is naturally leaner. Varies by cut.
Carbohydrates0g
Essentially no carbohydrates.
Sodium55mg
Naturally occurring only. No salt added.
NutrientPer 100g
Energy
155 kcal / 650 kJ
Total energy from protein and fat. A representative average across the box.
Protein
21.5 g
Beef protein is complete and contains all essential amino acids the body cannot produce on its own.
Total Fat
7.0 g
Grass-fed and grass-finished beef tends to be leaner and carries a different fatty-acid profile to grain-fed.
of which Saturated
3.0 g
Naturally present in beef. Not added during processing.
Carbohydrates
0 g
Beef contains no carbohydrates.
Sodium
55 mg
Naturally occurring sodium only. No salt added.
Micronutrients
Iron
2.6 mg
The iron in red meat is haem iron, a form the body absorbs more efficiently than non-haem iron from plant foods.
Zinc
4.6 mg
An essential mineral used for immune function, wound healing, and cell growth.
Vitamin B12
2.5 µg
B12 is found naturally in animal foods. It plays a key role in nerve function and red blood cell production.
Niacin (B3)
6.0 mg
Niacin supports energy metabolism. Beef is a strong natural source of this B vitamin.
01Storage
Into The Freezer
A half share fills a large chunk of a chest or upright freezer. Get it into the freezer the day it arrives. Cryovac packs freeze well for up to 6 months. Lay flat to freeze, then stand packs up like files so you can see everything.
Organising The Box
Group like with like: a steak drawer, a slow-cook drawer, a mince and sausage drawer. Keep the bones together. Eat across the animal rather than only the steaks, the slow cuts are where the value and the best winter meals live.
Thawing
Thaw in the fridge overnight, not on the bench. Pull tomorrow's dinner the night before. Once thawed, do not refreeze raw. Pat steaks dry before cooking for a better sear.
Shelf Life
Cryovac in the fridge keeps well for the date on the pack. Frozen, aim to use within 6 months for best eating. Cooked leftovers: airtight container, fridge, within 2 to 3 days.
02Cooking
Two Rules For The Whole Box
Tender cuts (steaks, fillet) want fast and hot. Tough, hard-working cuts (chuck, shin, brisket, osso bucco) want low and slow. Match the cut to the method and every pack in the box turns out. Not sure which is which? The tags on each cut above tell you.
Room Temp & Season
Bring steaks out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking and salt well. A cold steak straight from the fridge cooks unevenly. Salt early draws moisture, then reabsorbs it seasoned.
Internal Temperatures
Steaks: medium-rare 55-57°C, medium 60-63°C. Lean cuts like eye fillet pull earlier at 52-54°C. Slow cuts are done by feel, when a fork twists with no resistance. FSANZ safe minimum for whole cuts is 63°C.
Always Rest
Rest steaks 5 to 7 minutes before cutting so the juices settle back through the meat. Slice against the grain, especially the leaner hindquarter cuts, for a more tender bite.
Get The Most From It
Cook slow cuts in big batches and freeze portions, future weeknights sorted. Save bones for broth. Render trim fat into tallow for cooking. Whole-animal eating rewards a little planning.
Recipe Suggestions
Recipes
01
Sunday Roast TopsideRoast • 1.5 hr • Serves 6
You'll Need
1 Burnham topside roast, around 1.5kg 2 tbsp olive oil or beef tallow Flaky salt and cracked pepper 1 onion, halved 2 carrots, roughly chopped 4 garlic cloves, 3 sprigs rosemary or thyme 2 tbsp plain flour 500ml beef stock
Method
1Bring the roast to room temperature, pat dry, and rub all over with oil, salt and plenty of pepper.
2Heat oven to 220°C. Sit the roast on the onion, carrot, garlic and herbs in a tray. Roast 20 minutes to brown.
3Drop to 160°C. Roast around 15 minutes per 500g for medium-rare, to an internal 56°C. Use a thermometer.
4Lift the roast onto a board, cover loosely and rest 15 to 20 minutes. Make gravy in the tray: stir flour into the juices, add stock, simmer and strain.
5Carve thin against the grain. Serve with the pan gravy and roast vegetables.
Tip: Topside is lean, so do not push it past medium. A thermometer is the difference between a great roast and a dry one. Pull at 56°C, it climbs a few degrees while resting.
02
Slow-Braised Osso BuccoBraise • 3 hr • Serves 4
You'll Need
4 pieces Burnham osso bucco Plain flour, to dust 2 tbsp tallow or olive oil 1 onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery sticks, diced 3 garlic cloves, 2 bay leaves 250ml red wine 400g tin tomatoes 500ml beef stock
Method
1Heat oven to 150°C. Dust the osso bucco in seasoned flour. Brown hard in tallow on both sides, then set aside.
2Soften onion, carrot, celery and garlic in the same pot. Pour in the wine and scrape the base.
3Add tomatoes, stock and bay. Return the meat, nestling it in so it is mostly submerged.
4Cover and braise in the oven 2.5 to 3 hours until the meat slides off the bone.
5Spoon the marrow out of the bones and stir it through the sauce. Serve on soft polenta or mash.
Tip: The marrow is the whole point. Stir it back through at the end for a silky, rich sauce. Finish with chopped parsley, lemon zest and garlic (gremolata) to cut the richness.
Watch The Cook
Slow-cooked Burnham osso bucco
03
The Only Beef Ragu You NeedSimmer • 2.5 hr • Serves 6
You'll Need
750g Burnham beef mince 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, 1 carrot, 2 celery sticks, finely diced 4 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tbsp tomato paste 250ml red wine 2 x 400g tins tomatoes 300ml beef stock, splash of milk
Method
1Brown the mince hard in batches in a hot pan, do not stir too soon. Colour is flavour. Set aside.
2Soften onion, carrot, celery and garlic gently for 10 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook 2 minutes.
3Pour in wine and reduce by half. Return the mince with tomatoes and stock.
4Simmer low, partly covered, 2 hours plus, stirring now and then, until rich and glossy.
5Stir in a splash of milk at the end for body. Toss through pasta with parmesan, or use for lasagne.
Tip: This freezes brilliantly. Make a double batch with the box mince and you have midweek dinners banked. The longer and lower it simmers, the better it gets.
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Verified OriginProperties (Stonehaven and Glenroy), region (Thangool, Banana Shire QLD), and the Burnham family are declared and verified against on-pack and marketing claims.
From A Certified Organic PropertyRaised on a property holding Australian Certified Organic, USDA NOP and biodynamic certification. Certification status declared and verified at the farm level.
Transparent Raising PracticesF1 Bos Indicus x Taurus cattle, grass-fed and grass-finished, dry-aged. Raising method, feed inputs and handling declared and verified.
No Hormones or Growth PromotantsNo added hormones or growth promotants in the raising program. Declared and verified against on-pack and marketing claims.
Accurate Nutritional ProfileNutritional values are sourced from FSANZ AFCD and presented as typical averages per 100g across the cuts in the share. They are not absolute or guaranteed values.
Honest Ingredient DeclarationFull ingredient declaration: BEEF. No additives, injections, or preservatives. Consistent with on-pack labelling.

Nutrition Verified confirms that what Burnham Grazing declares about their beef is accurate, consistent, and not misleading. Origin, raising practices, ingredients, and nutritional information, all reviewed against published standards.

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