For the health-conscious consumer, there is no reason to avoid tender, juicy steaks. Texas Longhorn beef has less calories, less fat and less cholesterol than chicken. For each 3.5 oz. serving (about the size of a deck of cards), Texas Longhorn beef has 114 calories, 3.7 gms. of fat (mostly unsaturated fat) and 48.0 mgs. of cholesterol, compared to 173 calories, 30.0 gms. of fat and 85.7 mgs. of cholesterol for chicken. Also, recent studies have shown that yield/grade, reflecting the leanness of meat, was a full grade better that of Hereford or Angus cattle because of the greater levels of polyunsaturated fat in Texas Longhorn muscle tissue. Due to the low fat content of Texas Longhorn beef, it cooks more quickly than other meats because it has less fat to insulate the meat from the heat source. As a result, it has less shrinkage and, when properly prepared, more flavor. At the Triple N Ranch, we pride ourselves on raising grass fed, “free range” cattle which we butcher for family use and for limited sale.

Including Lean beef in a heart-healthy diet can positively impact blood cholesterol levels. Studies have shown that eating lean beef can help increase "good" cholesterol and reduce "bad" cholesterol in people with elevated cholesterol levels.

Dallas Steakhouse chef Richard Chamberlain with his healthy beef cookbook at Triple N Ranch.

Cooking Tips
1. Texas Longhorn beef cooks quickly due to its low fat content. Fat acts as an insulator so the heat must penetrate the fat before it begins to cook the meat. Therefore, the less fat, the quicker the cooking time. Be careful not to overcook it.

2. There is not much shrinkage in Longhorn beef. The cooked size is close to the same size you started with.

3. It is never necessary to cook Longhorn beef with additional fat. It contains just enough natural fat to allow it to cook to perfection.

4. To broil, position the meat 3-4 inches from the heat. Watch is closely while cooking to achieve desired doneness. Broiling slightly frozen steaks keeps them juicier.

5. A medium-hot fire works best for grilling. Add damp mesquite or cherry wood chips to the fire for an extra flavor. Remember, the meat cooks quickly so watch it cafefully.

6. Longhorn beef roasts should be cooked at 275 degrees F.

7. A meat thermometer is recommended to monitor desired doneness. Ground beef should have an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.

IF YOU WANT TO ORDER
TRIPLE N LONGHORN LEAN
“The Healthiest Beef on the Planet’

1. Please fill out the following Order Form and the Purchaser’s Information form and e-mail them to the Triple N Ranch at info@triplenranch.com or snail mail them to 20487 Marimac Road, Trinidad, Texas 75163.
2. Orders are accepted by Triple N Ranch in the order received.
3. All orders will be shipped no later than the second Monday after receipt of your order, or if any item is “sold out” you will be contacted and given a projected shipping date, at which time you may either accept the new shipping date or cancel your order.

      Thank you for your interest in our healthy “free range” Longhorn Lean.  We    hope that you will enjoy it as much as we do.

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