Meet Your New Favorite Protein: Why Ostrich Is Delicious, Nutritious, and Surprisingly Easy to Cook

Meet Your New Favorite Protein: Why Ostrich Is Delicious, Nutritious, and Surprisingly Easy to Cook

Let’s talk about the red meat you should be eating- and probably aren’t…yet. Ostrich!

We know it might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re planning dinner, but if you’re someone who’s curious about clean eating, tired of the same old chicken breast, or just wants something new on the grill, ostrich might just become your new go-to.

Here’s the thing: ostrich isn’t a gimmick. It’s a genuinely great protein. It’s leaner than beef, lower in cholesterol than chicken, and packed with the kind of nutrients your body actually craves, think iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. And yet, somehow, it’s still rich, juicy, and satisfying in that “I just ate something really good” kind of way. If you’ve ever tried to cut back on red meat and missed the flavor, ostrich is your loophole.

And the taste? Imagine something close to filet mignon, meaty, slightly sweet, never gamey. It’s tender and light, but still hits those savory notes you want when you’re craving a burger or a steak. It also plays well with pretty much everything, a little garlic and sea salt? Perfect. A bold chimichurri or harissa rub? Go for it. Ostrich has range.

If you’re thinking, “This all sounds great, but I’m not trying to spend an hour figuring out how to cook a bird I’ve never used before,” you’re not alone, and you don’t have to. Ostrich is surprisingly simple to cook. Ground ostrich goes right into your favorite recipes- burgers, tacos, stir-fry, meatballs, and cooks just like ground beef. Steaks and filets? Just a quick sear in a hot pan. Because it’s so lean, the only rule is not to overcook it, medium-rare to medium is where it shines. That’s it. No secret tricks or complicated prep.

The story gets even better when you know where your meat is coming from. At Superior Ostrich, our birds are raised on American farms with open pasture, fresh air, and none of the fake additives, no hormones, no antibiotics, no factory-farming shortcuts. We believe the way your food is raised matters, and that respect for the animal shows up in the quality of the meat.

So if you’re feeling a little bored in the kitchen or just want to eat a little better without sacrificing flavor, ostrich is worth a try. It’s the kind of protein that makes you feel good, not just physically, but about the choice you made to eat better, support ethical farming, and shake up the routine.

One bite and you’ll get it.