Why Blade Steak Is the Most Underrated Cut of Beef

Some cuts of beef get all the attention. Ribeye. Sirloin. Fillet.

Blade steak, on the other hand, tends to sit quietly in the background, dependable, hardworking, and rarely celebrated.

At Our Cow, blade steak has always been one of our most trusted cuts. It’s the cut farmers cook at home. The cut our butchers recommend when you want flavour without fuss. And right now, it’s the cut we think deserves the spotlight.

What Is Blade Steak?

Blade steak comes from the shoulder of the animal, an area that works harder than premium grilling cuts. This means blade steak contains more connective tissue, including collagen, which breaks down during slow cooking and results in rich, tender meat.

When treated properly, this is exactly what makes blade steak special.

Low and slow cooking transforms blade steak into something rich, tender and deeply beefy. It’s not a cut that asks for attention, but it rewards you when you

Why Blade Steak Is Underrated

Blade steak’s biggest challenge is expectation. Too often, it’s cooked like a fast steak, which doesn’t allow its natural structure to soften.

But when cooked as intended, braised, slow-cooked, or gently grilled and sliced thin, blade steak delivers:

Incredible depth of flavour
Tender, pull-apart texture
Excellent yield per serve

Because it doesn’t rely on tenderness alone, blade steak develops flavour over time, absorbing aromatics, stock and seasoning in a way premium cuts simply can’t.

It’s a cut built for real meals, not restaurant theatrics.

Why Grass Fed Blade Steak Tastes Better

At Our Cow, all beef is 100% grass fed and free-range, raised by Australian farmers who prioritise animal welfare and land care. Grass fed blade steak offers:

A deeper, beefier flavour
Higher omega-3 content
Better texture when slow-cooked

Because grass-fed cattle develop muscle at a natural pace, blade steak from pasture-raised animals performs exceptionally well in slow and steady cooking methods.

The Best Ways to Cook Blade Steak

Blade steak is incredibly versatile when you lean into the right techniques:

Feeding families
Batch cooking
Stretching across multiple meals

One cook can turn into dinner tonight, leftovers tomorrow, and something new the day after. That’s why it’s long been a favourite in farming households, nothing wasted, nothing overcomplicated.

Blade Steak and Value

Blade steak represents outstanding value, especially for families or anyone looking to stock their freezer. It delivers:

High yield after cooking
Minimal waste
Consistent results

It’s the kind of cut farmers cook at home; practical, honest and deeply satisfying.

Why We Recommend Blade Steak

Blade steak isn’t flashy, but it’s dependable. When cooked properly, it delivers some of the most comforting, flavour-packed meals you can make with beef.

If you’ve never cooked blade steak before, this is one of the best cuts to start with. It’s forgiving, flexible, and consistently rewarding.