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

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...