The invention discloses a method for accelerating ripening of beef cattle after slaughter. The method comprises the following steps: using a mode of calcaneal tendon hanging-neck arm binding to maturethe beef, and then improving the beef quality; the mode of calcaneal tendon hanging-neck arm binding meaning using a mode of calcaneal tendon hanging to hang the beef semi-carcass, and then applyinga radial pulling force between the distal end of the forearm and the neck of the beef; the radial pulling force being 10-50 KG; and the beef quality referring to the tenderness of the beef. Accordingto the present invention, the contraction of the longissimus dorsi muscle in the process of cadaveric stiffness can be inhibited by the method, the hind leg and the muscles along the spine can be in astraightened and slightly stretched state, the contraction of the longissimus dorsi muscle can be reduced, the length of sarcomere can be increased, the diameter of muscle fiber can be reduced, the tenderness of products is good, and the consistency of the tenderness is improved.