Beef tomahawk steak

A rib steak with the full rib bone

A Tomahawk is a beef rib steak in which the long rib bone remains attached to the loin medallion. Its distinctive format makes it an especially impressive piece to bring whole to the table.

Each steak weighs approximately 0.8 to 1 kg, so the size of the piece should be taken into account when choosing the cooking method and timing.

How to cook it

It can be cooked on a grill or barbecue, first searing the surface and then continuing over more moderate heat so that the centre of this thick cut cooks evenly.

It can also be finished in the oven. After cooking, allowing it to rest for a few minutes before slicing helps the juices redistribute through the meat.

About Tolecarnes

Tolecarnes is a family-run cattle farm based in Menasalbas, at the foot of the Montes de Toledo, with three generations of experience raising cattle.

Its calves are raised by the farm from birth and spend much of the year grazing freely on its dehesa in the Montes de Toledo. The wetter conditions on the northern side of the mountains provide natural pasture for a large part of the year, allowing the cattle to remain outdoors and active in an open environment.

During winter, when fresh pasture is less abundant, their diet is supplemented with forage collected during the more productive months and with feed produced by Cooperativa Valle de Mena, of which Tolecarnes is a member. This feed is made from plant-based ingredients, giving the farm greater control over the animals' diet.

Tolecarnes oversees the farming process from the birth of its calves through to the sale of the meat, maintaining a traditional approach to cattle farming closely connected to the Montes de Toledo.

Frequently asked questions

What is a beef Tomahawk steak?

It is a rib steak in which the loin medallion remains attached to the long rib bone.

How much does each steak weigh?

Each piece weighs approximately 0.8 to 1 kg.

How can it be cooked?

It is particularly well suited to grilling or barbecuing and can also be finished or cooked in the oven.