The article is devoted to development of functional meat products made from beef obtained from crossbred bulls by Red Steppe cow breed with Kazakh white-headed bulls. The main raw material in the design of the ham recipe was beef obtained from crossbred bulls ¾ blood of Kazakh white-headed breed. Its functional and technological parameters were follows: pH was 6.73; dry matter content - 29.55 5%; fat content - 9.20%; protein content - 19.45%; water-holding capacity - 0.47-0.48 kg of water per 1 kg of raw materials. The possibility of introducing a biologically active additive in the form of lactulose powder, as well as vitamins and minerals, is being considered. The developed products have pleasant taste and aroma, that is specific to this type of product, elastic consistency, characterized by high quality indicators. Cost price of ham samples for elderly nutrition - 420.0 and 420.8 rubles per 1 kg, that confirms feasibility of this development.