The unexpected Beef Box bonus: From spag bol to global soul food
How filling our freezer changed the way we eat — and how it can do the same for you.
When we started farming in 2002, we weren’t eating our own beef. Like many families, we bought the familiar cuts from the butcher — eye fillet, rump, mince, maybe the occasional roast. We thought we knew what we liked. Stews? Braises? Not really in our wheelhouse.
Then we began breeding Speckle Park cattle. Our bull-buying clients and fellow breeders kept telling us just how good the beef was — the flavour, the marbling, the texture. And still, we hadn’t tried it ourselves. Then one day, a client looked at me and said, "I don’t know why you breed them if you don’t eat them." He was right. We were missing out.
Not long after that conversation, we filled our freezer and committed to using the whole animal. And it changed everything.
From Paddock to Plate — and a Whole New Way to Eat
That decision opened the door to a completely elevated eating experience. But it also presented a challenge: we suddenly had cuts we didn’t know how to cook — brisket, osso buco, chuck, short ribs — cuts that didn’t fit into our usual weeknight routine.
So we got curious. We started Googling. Watching YouTube. Asking questions. And with help from some of the chefs we supply beef to, the culinary floodgates opened.
We worked with our butcher to release lesser-known gems like the Denver steak, Flat Iron, Tri Tip and Bavette — and we started experimenting with the slower-cooked cuts that had long been a mystery.
What began as a way to reduce waste turned into something far richer — a joyful, flavour-filled international adventure that transformed our kitchen and the way we eat.
Bavette (Flank)
Your Beef Box = Your Culinary Passport
When you open your Speckle Park Beef Box, you’re not just unpacking dinner — you’re unpacking possibility.
Yes, you’ll find the crowd-pleasers — premium mince for bolognese and burgers, preservative-free sausages that actually taste like beef, and stir-fry strips for quick meals. But it’s the slow-braising treasures that are the real surprise. They invite you to explore a whole new world of flavour, right from your own kitchen.
You could try:
Beef Bourguignon – a French classic of red wine, mushrooms, and fall-apart beef
Osso Buco – cross-cut shanks braised with tomato, white wine, and herbs
Hungarian Goulash – paprika-rich stew with tender beef and potatoes
Stracotto di Manzo – Italian pot roast with rosemary and red wine
Mexican Birria – spiced, slow-cooked beef with consommé and tacos
Korean Galbijjim – sweet-savory short ribs with soy, garlic, and ginger
Vietnamese Bo Kho – lemongrass and star anise-infused beef stew
Belgian Carbonnade – beef simmered in dark beer with onions and thyme
Chinese Red-Cooked Beef – soy-based braise with five-spice and scallions
They might sound impressive (and they are), but they’re surprisingly doable — especially with beef this good.
Mexican Birria – spiced, slow-cooked beef with consommé and tacos
A New Way to Cook — and Eat
We’re not chefs — we’re a farming family that wanted to waste less and make the most of what we produce. What we found was a whole new way to eat: more flavourful, more satisfying, and more sustainable.
By using the full spectrum of cuts, we began honouring the whole animal. Each piece brings something different to the table. And when you give those cuts the time and care they deserve, they reward you tenfold.
The beautiful Speckle Park marbling melts into sauces. The collagen in brisket, ribs and shanks turns to silk. These aren’t just meals — they’re experiences.
Smoked Brisket
Why It Matters
For us, this journey began with a freezer full of cuts we didn’t know how to use. It led to more creative cooking, better meals, and a deeper appreciation for the animal and the land it was raised on. We hope it does the same for you.
That’s the unexpected bonus — not just more value in the box, but more joy in the way you cook, eat, and connect.
So open your box, try something new, and let your next favourite meal find you.
Explore our Speckle Park Beef Boxes today — and start your own flavour-filled, sustainable culinary journey.