What it costs to make
What does a ribeye steak cost to make?
About $11.60–$21.05 in ingredients for a 12 to 14 oz ribeye with a baked potato, bought from a delivered distributor.
Ribeye, 12-14 oz, baked potatoEXAMPLE
| Ribeye, boneless12-14 oz rawUSDA National Daily Cutout, Oct 1, 2026 | $8.84–$14.31 |
| Russet potato8-10 ozUSDA terminal market, Oct 1, 2026 | $0.17–$0.65 |
| Butter + sour cream0.5-1 oz + 1-1.5 ozEXAMPLE reference price | $0.18–$0.31 |
| Market price total | $9.19–$15.27 |
| Bought deliveredEXAMPLE estimate: market price plus a typical delivered markup | $11.60–$21.05 |
| At a $38.00 menu price (EXAMPLE) | 31–55% |
Sources: USDA National Daily Cutout, Oct 1, 2026; USDA terminal market, Oct 1, 2026. Rows marked EXAMPLE use example reference prices.
What moves this number
- Steak weight. Each extra ounce of ribeye adds about 89 cents at this USDA price.
- Trim and cut yield. Cutting steaks from a whole ribeye moves the plate cost more than any side dish does.
- The menu price. At $38.00 this plate runs 31 to 55 percent food cost. Steak prices move, so check the plate when the invoice changes.
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