Flat Iron Steaks are one of if not the most underrated steaks on the market today. A flat iron steak offers you the supreme quality of a Tender Filet Steak at half the price.
In a steak tenderness comparison test the National Cattleman's Beef Association found that flat iron steaks are the second most tender cut of beef, right behind a tender filet.
Not only are flat iron steaks tender but they also offer you a great beefy flavor that is matched by a few other steaks. Flat Irons are also ideal for grilling because of their uniform thickness and rectangular shape.
Below you will find our recommended grilling techniques for flat iron steaks.
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Season or marinate flat irons and let them sit at room temperature for 45 minutes.
- Set up a charcoal or gas grill for direct grilling.
- Place steaks on grill and flip about every 2 minutes (avoid grill flare-ups if possible).
- It is difficult to measure the internal temperature of thin steaks, so we recommend cutting a small piece of the steak and peek inside to determine rareness of steak. (We recommend, medium to medium rare).
- Let steak sit for up to 5 minutes before enjoying!