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THE ULTIMATE
TAILGATE. IN A BOX.

“I’m telling you, man—this is premium Midwest beef. Get your favorite people together, fire up the grill, open one of these boxes and enjoy! That’s what game days and backyard BBQs are all about. NICEY.” — Jon Gruden

Jon Gruden's Tailgate in a Box
🇺🇸 100% American Beef 🌽 Midwest Sourced 🥩 Hand-cut USDA Beef ❄️ Heartland Direct

Draft Your Roster

Select your curation level across our 10 lb, 20 lb, and 40 lb tiers. Click any box to view the full list of premium cuts inside.

* THE PRICES BELOW DO NOT INCLUDE SHIPPING WHICH IS CALCULATED AT CHECKOUT.

Everyday Value Box

The Free Agent Box

$93.60 10 lbs

A fast, high-quality 10 lb everyday value package. Built on a foundation of ground beef with premium Sirloin steaks for the grill.

Backyard Variety Box

The Second Round Draft

$130.00 10 lbs

A perfectly balanced mix of NY Strip steaks, slow-cooking Chuck Roast, and our signature Ground Beef.

Elite Steakhouse Box

The First Round Draft

$202.80 10 lbs

The elite 10 lb steakhouse box. We skip the roasts entirely and pack this with Boneless Ribeyes and pure Filet Mignon.

Stock-Up Value Box

The Rookie Box

$196.56 20 lbs

A rock-solid 20 lb foundation designed to stock the freezer. Features heavy volumes of premium ground beef and assorted savory roasts.

Classic Variety Box

The Audible Box

$249.60 20 lbs

Our classic 20 lb variety package. Provides the perfect weekly rotation of ground beef, slow-cooking chuck roasts, and mixed steaks.

Coach's Pick
Premier Griller Box

The Tailgate Box

$369.20 20 lbs

The premier 20 lb griller. Loaded with top-tier cuts including Filet Mignon, Sirloins, and premium mixed steaks for the ultimate parking lot experience.

Deep-Freeze Value Box

The Gridiron Bulk

$353.60 40 lbs

A heavy-duty 40 lb volume play. Dominate the trenches and fill your deep-freezer with 28 lbs of ground beef and 12 lbs of roasts.

Ultimate Variety Box

The Prime Time

$488.80 40 lbs

The ultimate 40 lb variety. An arsenal of mixed grilling steaks, massive beef roasts, and premium ground beef to keep a family fed all season.

Luxury Connoisseur Box

The Hall of Fame

$769.60 40 lbs

The 40 lb luxury connoisseur collection. The absolute pinnacle of our operation, featuring 16 lbs of Ribeyes, Filet Mignon, and NY Strips.

Specialty Brat Boxes

Skip the steaks and load up on our legendary Midwest craft sausages. Available in 10 lb, 20 lb, and 40 lb reinforcements.

Bratwurst

The Redzone Brats

$85.80 10 lbs
Thick Craft Bratwurst

The Trench Battalion

$171.60 20 lbs
Pile of Bratwurst

The Playbook War Chest

$343.20 40 lbs

Heartland-to-Freezer Bulk Beef Shares

Reserve a family-sized, custom share of premium cattle, originated and processed in the Midwest heartland. Pay a simple deposit today to secure your harvest date and lock in your order. You will pay the final balance right before your custom-packed, Midwest-sourced and harvested beef ships express on dry ice.

1/8 Cattle Share

1/8 Cattle Share

$478.40

~40 lbs Boxed Beef

The perfect starter share. Requires a standard fridge-freezer. Click to view the cut breakdown.

1/4 Cattle Share

1/4 Cattle Share

$809.12

~80 lbs Boxed Beef

The Family Share. Requires a small chest freezer. Click to view the cut breakdown.

HISTORIC SPECIAL
1/2 Cattle Hanging Beef

1/2 Cattle Share

$8.99 / LB

160 lbs Guaranteed Yield

Premium Steaks at Ground Beef Prices. $100 Deposit required today. Click for details.

HISTORIC SPECIAL
Whole Cattle Hanging Beef

Whole Cattle

$8.99 / LB

320 lbs Guaranteed Yield

Inflation Buster. $200 Deposit required today. Clock is ticking! Click for details.

The Gridiron Beef Bulk Share Roster

No hidden yardage. No late-flag penalties. 100% open pricing.

Most competitors hide shipping fees inside their meat prices. This forces you to pay a premium even if you live right down the street. We separate the meat from the freight because transparency wins championships. That is Jon Gruden-approved, film-room-honest pricing.

📊 The Playbook: Open Pricing Roster

Share Size Minimum Weight Price Per Lb Total Share Price
1/8 Share 40 lbs $11.96 / lb $478.40
1/4 Share 80 lbs $10.11 / lb $809.12
1/2 Share (SPECIAL) 160 lbs $8.99 / lb $1,438.40 Est. ($100 Deposit)
Whole Share (SPECIAL) 320 lbs $8.99 / lb $2,876.80 Est. ($200 Deposit)

🚜 The Home Field Advantage (Pickup)

Cost: $0.00 Shipping

Location: Gridiron Beef Headquarters in Iowa

The Play: Drive on down, shake hands, load the trunk, and save every penny.

📦 The Away Game (Direct Shipping)

Cost: Calculated live at checkout

Location: Delivered straight to your doorstep

The Play: We do not pad our beef prices with flat-rate scams. You pay exactly what it costs to ship to your zip code. Or if you would like to arrange your own shipping please let us know.

🏆 Why This Wins the Turf War

COMMERCIAL & WHOLESALE BEEF, BUILT FOR VOLUME

Source premium Midwest beef directly from our processing facility. We offer dependable supply, custom product specifications, volume pricing, and coordinated freight for high-volume buyers.

Need a dependable beef supply partner? Email us at coach@gridironbeef.com or call 1-888-673-2439 to discuss product specifications, availability, volume pricing, and freight.

REQUEST WHOLESALE PRICING
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American Quality Protein:
Premium Heartland - Harvested Quality

Seamlessly routed directly through your Heartland Direct Beef Connection. Skip the corporate brokers, meatpackers, and warehouse delays. Get elite, facility-direct sourcing delivered straight to your door or venue.

The Gruden Philosophy

Football is won in the trenches.
Great meals are won at the source.

I've spent my life studying the tape, looking for an edge. When you look at the corporate meatpacking industry today, it's a busted play. Huge advertising budgets, external logistics centers, and layers of middlemen—all of them taking a cut, slowing down delivery, and compromising quality.

That's why we threw the old playbook out. I partnered with Jason Birt right in the heartland of Iowa to build **American Quality Protein dba GRIDIRONBEEF.COM**.

The Spider 2 Y Banana Supply Chain

When you draft a box on gridironbeef.com, you are audible-ing right past the corporate suits. This order goes direct-snap to our draft war room in Iowa. No middleman. No backup players. Just seasoned league veterans with 25-plus years on the film room floor. They hand-cut beef, pack it in dry ice, and hit your family right in stride on the numbers. This isn't just steak, man. This is elite fuel, delivered the right way. Knock on wood if you're with me!

Take the Playbook on the Road

Scan this code with your phone's camera to install the Gridiron Beef app directly to your home screen. No app store required!

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Know Your Playbook

Not sure where the Tri-Tip or Skirt Steak comes from on the cattle? Review our Master Beef Cut Chart to understand exactly what you are drafting for your cooler.

Refund, Return & Cancellation Policy

Due to the highly perishable nature of our premium beef, we cannot accept physical returns of products once they have been shipped. We are committed to accurate pricing, delivery confirmation, and ensuring your order arrives safely on dry ice.

Order Issues & Refunds: If you experience shipping, delivery, or pricing issues, or if your product arrives compromised, please contact us at coach@gridironbeef.com within 24 hours of delivery. We will review your claim and promptly issue a full or partial refund, or store credit, where applicable.

Recurring Billing: For any subscription or recurring box orders, you will receive an email notice prior to each recurring transaction. You may cancel your subscription at any time before the billing date without penalty.

Freezer Size Guide

1/8 Cattle (~40 lbs Boxed)

Easily fits in a standard home refrigerator-freezer combo compartment. Requires roughly 1.5 to 2.0 cubic feet of space.

1/4 Cattle (~80 lbs Boxed)

Requires a small standalone chest or upright freezer. Will take up approximately 3.5 to 5.0 cubic feet of space.

1/2 Cattle (~160 lbs Boxed)

Requires a dedicated medium-sized chest freezer. Expect to use roughly 7.0 to 10.0 cubic feet of space.

Whole Cattle (~320 lbs Boxed)

Requires a large, heavy-duty chest freezer. You will need a minimum of 14.0 to 21.0 cubic feet to comfortably store the entire yield.

Master Beef Cut Chart

Beef Cut Chart
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