If you’ve never tried flat iron steak, now is the time. Also known as the top blade, it’s taken from the shoulder and has a deep, meaty flavor that pairs pleasantly with full-bodied sauces.
This cut used to be thought of as tough and sinewy, but researchers discovered a way to slice the steak that leaves a lean cut with rich streaks of fat. Who knew science could be delicious?
Flat iron steak is great for grilling, or you can sear it over high heat and use a meat thermometer to ensure the perfect cook.
How to Cook Flat Iron Steak
The ButcherBox Kitchen has your guide to a great flat iron steak.
Our Favorite Recipe for Flat Iron Steak
This flat iron steak has a sweet and zesty marinade and cooks up quickly.
Ingredients
- 2 ea ButcherBox Flat Iron Steaks
Pineapple Marinade
- ¼ c pineapple juice
- ¼ c olive oil
- 2 Tbsp lime zest
- 1 Tbsp ginger minced
- 1 Tbsp garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Coconut Pineapple Rice
- 1 c jasmine rice
- 1 c coconut milk unsweetened
- 1 c water
- 1 Tbsp ginger minced
- 1 Tbsp garlic minced
- ½ ea pineapple grilled and diced
- 1 ea lime grilled, juiced
- 3 ea scallions grilled and chopped
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp white pepper
Instructions
- Mix all marinade ingredients and marinate steaks for at least 1 hour, up to 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix rice, coconut milk, water, ginger and garlic and cook according to instructions on rice package.
- Preheat grill pan, and add oil. Once oil starts to smoke, sear steaks on both sides for 2 minutes per side and finish in oven for 8 minutes, or until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part reads 120°F. Let steaks rest for at least 8 minutes before slicing against the grain and serving.
- Once rice is done, remove from heat and let rest uncovered for at least 10 minutes. Fluff rice with rice paddle or fork, then quickly stir remaining ingredients into rice. Be careful not to overmix or you might break the rice. Serve alongside sliced steak and enjoy!
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