Beef City Black: The Grain-Fed Gold from the Darling Downs

Picture this.

A vast stretch of green, fertile country under the Queensland sun. Rolling pastures give way to a state-of-the-art feedlot, where calm, healthy cattle graze on a custom blend of nutrient-rich grain.

Just metres away, a world-class processing facility hums quietly, ready to turn years of expertise into something unforgettable: Beef City Black — Australia’s grain-fed gold.

This isn’t just beef. This is the culinary legacy of Beef City, and for over 50 years, it’s been quietly raising the bar for premium protein.

Where Consistency Meets Craft

Tucked into the heart of the Darling Downs, Beef City isn’t your average operation. Built in 1974 and still going strong, it’s one of only two integrated beef supply chains in the country. That means cattle are raised, grain-fed and processed on the same site. No trucks. No travel stress. Just calm cattle, handled humanely.

And calm cattle? They produce better beef. Simple as that.

That’s the genius of Beef City Black — a product where every step is deliberate, every standard is high, and every steak tells the same story: flavour, tenderness, marbling, repeat.

The Black Label Standard

Let’s talk specs. Because Beef City Black doesn’t wing it.

Each animal is grain-fed for 100+ days — long enough to boost marbling, develop rich flavour and ensure that melt-in-your-mouth texture chefs crave. The carcasses are meticulously graded to ensure:

• AusMeat Prime grade

• Marble score 1+ and above

• MSA graded cuts for guaranteed eating quality

• Perfect meat and fat colour

• Hand-selected for consistency across every delivery

You’ll see it when it hits the grill — and taste it when it hits the plate.

When Judges Drool...

In 2016, Beef City Black went up against the big names in branded beef. Not just grain-fed — but grass-fed, Wagyu, crossbred, the lot.

The verdict?

Best Branded Beef in Australia.

That’s right — Beef City Black took home the top prize at the Australian Food Awards, with a near-perfect score of 94.65/100. That’s not just good — that’s elite level, carve-it-at-the-table, Instagram-worthy beef.

The Meat Behind the Menu

Whether you're running a pub bistro, a hatted restaurant, or a busy catering kitchen, here's why à la Carte Meats is proud to bring you Beef City Black:

• It’s grain-fed with precision for predictable performance

• It’s consistent in size, flavour, and presentation

• It’s award-winning, Aussie-raised, and globally respected

• And it delivers — plate after plate, shift after shift

  
  

Need cube rolls that never let you down? Porterhouse with visual appeal? Tenderloin that sings on the first bite? Beef City Black is your go-to.

So What’s the Story You’ll Tell?

When you feature Beef City Black on your menu, you’re not just serving steak — you’re serving a story:

“Raised on the Darling Downs. Grain-fed for over 100 days. Winner of Australia’s Best Branded Beef.”

That’s a head-turner. That’s the kind of detail that sells the special. That’s what makes diners trust your taste and come back for more.

Ready to Taste the Difference?

Beef City Black is more than a product — it’s a standard.

We’re proud to stock it here at à La Carte Meats and to deliver it to chefs and foodservice pros who know that premium matters.

Contact us for availability and cuts!