The Plate
The Plate is a flavorful and versatile cut taken from the belly area below the rib. Known for its bold taste and rich marbling, it is a favorite for slow cooking, braising, making skirt or hanger steaks, and short ribs. The Plate delivers hearty, satisfying beef with a texture that stands up to robust marinades and bold seasoning.
What You’ll Get
Each quarter share includes about 6 lbs of Plate cuts. A half cow brings roughly 12 to 13 lbs, perfect for stocking up on cuts ideal for grilling or slow cooking. A full share offers about 25 lbs, providing a great mix of skirt steaks, hanger steaks, and other flavorful portions. The Plate is best prepared with low and slow cooking methods or quick sears on high heat.
Why It Matters
The Plate offers bold flavor and texture that make it a favorite among chefs and home cooks alike. Its rich marbling and beefy taste add depth to any dish, while its versatile nature means it shines in everything from fajitas to hearty stews. For those who love beef with character, the Plate is a must-have.
Every Cut from the Plate, Included.
The Plate section is known for rich, beefy cuts that shine on the grill or in a marinade. When you order from American West Wagyu, you get every cut below—no extras to add, no details overlooked.
Inside Skirt
Akaushi Wagyu Inside Skirt Steak is a rich, intensely beefy cut prized for its
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Outside Skirt
Akaushi Wagyu Outside Skirt Steak is a flame-seared revelation—thin, intensely
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Ground Beef
Akaushi Wagyu Ground Beef is the cornerstone of elevated cooking—silky,
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Chili Meat
Akaushi Wagyu Chili Meat is the soul of serious chili—coarsely ground from
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Hand-Cut Stew
Our Hand-Cut Akaushi Wagyu Stew Meat is the foundation for rich, soul-warming
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Ground Beef Patties
Akaushi Wagyu Ground Beef Patties are handcrafted burger perfection—thick,
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Ground Sausage
Ground Akaushi Wagyu Sausage is your secret weapon in the kitchen—an unlinked
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Summer Sausage
Our Akaushi Wagyu Summer Sausage is a smoked, slow-cured classic—reimagined with
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Chorizo Sausage
Chorizo Akaushi Wagyu sausage is a fiery fusion of old-world spice and rare
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Italian Sausage
Italian Akaushi Wagyu sausage is a bold, herbaceous celebration of
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Breakfast Sausage
Breakfast Akaushi Wagyu sausage is a rich, morning masterpiece—built from the
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German Sausage
German Akaushi Wagyu sausage is a refined tribute to Old World
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Cajun Sausage
Cajun Akaushi Wagyu sausage is a sultry, spice-laced celebration of the Gulf
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Jalapeno Sausage
Jalapeño Akaushi Wagyu sausage is a bold, handcrafted creation that balances the
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Pepper Jack Sausage
Pepper Jack Akaushi Wagyu sausage is a decadently hand-crafted link that unites
Read moreHow Much Wagyu is Right for You?
Quarter Cow
A quarter share gives you around 125–145 lbs of beef perfection, perfect for a smaller household that loves variety of premium wagyu. You’ll need about 4–5 cubic feet of freezer space.
Half Cow
Double the bounty with 250–290 pounds of premium beef, including larger roast and steak quantities. Set aside 8–10 cubic feet of freezer space to store your haul.
Whole Cow
Get it all, roughly 500–585 lbs of pure Wagyu excellence across every cut. You’ll want 16–18 cubic feet of freezer space to fit the full share comfortably.
