For Stephen Kirkland and his family, providing a trusted source of high-quality protein for the community is paramount. As the owners of Z Bar Cattle Co., they do this by locally producing and selling grass-finished and grain-finished beef in addition to offering top-tier chicken and pork products, all here in North Texas.
"I feel that being small, local, and involved in every single stage gives us an advantage by providing what our customers are telling us they want for their family's protein needs,” said Kirkland. “Our goal is to listen to what customers have to say and produce a wholesome, affordable product.”
The Angus cattle are raised at their USDA-certified All Natural feeding facility, which follows protocols and requirements for each stage of the beef lifecycle process. With grass-finished cattle, the animals forage and graze in pastures their entire lives, producing tender, lean beef with a rich flavor.
Z Bar Cattle Co.’s retail locations, which host onsite butchers, allow for timely and quality processing of each cut of meat which includes steaks, roasts, briskets, ribs and ground beef. Local processing also ensures the purity of the meat, which is another important factor.
“We take a lot of pride in being extremely transparent with every stage of our process. We never add any outside products or fillers. Our beef doesn't contain fats from other sources or other counties all blended together,” shared Kirkland. “We want to build relationships with our customers by earning their trust and providing a great product.”
Z Bar Cattle Co. has two locations, including 100 Country Club Rd., Suite 101 in Argyle. To see the variety of cuts and meat products they offer, check out zbarcattle.com.
Z Bar Cattle Co.'s meat case is full of the cleanest cuts of quality meat, such as:
- A variety of different cuts of steaks, such as filets, New York strips, T-bone steaks and fresh ground beef for burgers.
- Roasts, which are perfect for stews, one-pot meals, carving stations and sandwiches.
- Ribs and brisket - A Texas staple for those backyard summer barbecues with family and friends.
- Bone and organs - an amazing addition to make broths and stews more flavorful in a natural way.
- Chicken cuts - from thighs to breasts to wings. Z Bar's selection of chicken is light, flavorful and fresh.
- Pork products, such as chops, bacon, tenderloins and pulled pork for an authentic Texas meal.