Award-winning chef says popular retailer has elite beef at bargain prices

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. A viral clip shows Tony Goodman, a passenger on a train in England, preparing a hot steak sandwich using hair straighteners as a makeshift grill while fellow riders watch with amusement. A James Beard Award-winning chef says Walmart is one of the best places in America to buy USDA Prime beef — praising the retailer for offering high-quality cuts at affordable prices. The endorsement comes as consumers continue searching for lower-cost grocery options without sacrificing quality, particularly for premium meats that have traditionally carried steep price tags. Chris Shepherd, former executive chef and founder of Houston's Georgia James steakhouse, told Food & Wine that Walmart is an excellent place to buy Prime beef. PRICE OF THIS SUMMER GRILLING STAPLE REMAINS AT RECORD HIGH AS BEEF LOVERS ADAPT Prime beef is prized for its higher level of intramuscul