What Is Primal Blend Ground Beef? Local Beef in Anderson, SC | T.E. Market
A ground beef with a little something extra
If you've shopped at T.E. Market, you've probably seen Primal Blend in our freezer and wondered what makes it different from regular ground beef. The short answer: it's our pasture-raised ground beef with a small amount of heart and liver mixed right in.
We created it for families who want the nutrition of organ meat without having to cook liver for dinner. It looks, cooks and tastes like the ground beef you already use. Here's what's in it, why we make it, and how to use it this week.
What's in Primal Blend?
Primal Blend is 97% ground beef and 3% organ meat: beef heart and beef liver, ground together into one mix. Everything comes from our own cattle, raised here in Anderson, SC.
That 3% is a small amount on purpose. It's enough to add the extra nutrients organ meats are known for, but not enough to change the flavor. Most people can't tell the difference in a burger or a pot of chili, including picky kids.
Why add heart and liver?
For generations, families ate the whole animal, and organ meats were valued as some of the most nourishing parts. Today most of us skip them, mostly because we're not sure how to cook them.
Organ meats are among the most nutrient-dense foods you can buy:
Beef liver is naturally rich in vitamin A, vitamin B12, folate, iron and copper.
Beef heart is a lean muscle that provides B vitamins, iron and CoQ10.
At T.E. Market, we care about the overall health and wellness of the families we serve. Primal Blend is one easy way to get more out of the food you're already eating. It also means more of each animal gets used, which matters to us as farmers.
Raised right here in Anderson
The quality of organ meat depends on how the animal was raised, so we're proud to show you where ours comes from. Our cattle are rotationally grazed on our Anderson, SC pastures for 24 months. That means they move to fresh grass regularly, which keeps both the cattle and the land healthy.
After grazing, they're finished for 60 days before processing to build marbling and flavor. The result is beef that's rich, tender and consistent, and Primal Blend gets that same quality.
How to cook with Primal Blend
Use it anywhere you'd use regular ground beef. No new recipes needed. A few family favorites:
Tacos or burrito bowls: the seasoning blends right in.
Spaghetti and meat sauce: a great first try for picky eaters.
Chili: perfect for fall football Saturdays.
Burgers: mix in a little salt and pepper and grill as usual.
Meatballs or meatloaf: a little egg and breadcrumb keeps them tender.
One tip: like any good ground beef, cook it to 160°F and don't overcook it. Thaw it in the fridge the night before for the best texture.
Where to find Primal Blend
Primal Blend is available at T.E. Market, along with our ribeyes, sirloins, chuck roasts and regular ground beef. Not sure where to start? Our Sampler Box gives you a taste of everything.
T.E. Market 190 Colorado Ln, Anderson, SC 29626 Wednesday–Friday, 8 am–4 pm · Saturday, 9 am–1 pm
Stop by this week, grab a pack, and let us know what you made with it. We'd love to see it. Tag us on Instagram!