Meat and Poultry Beef Steaks Flat Iron Steak Recipes Perfect Flat Iron Steak 4.5 (188) 161 Reviews 10 Photos This delicious flat iron steak was created from a combination of different recipes that I read. I combined, adjusted, and finally perfected the marinade and cooking time to my taste. I'm sure you will love it as well. After all, it is perfection! Submitted by Cocina JNOTS Updated on October 26, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 10 10 10 10 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 2 hrs Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Skip the steakhouse and make restaurant-worthy steak at home. Trust us, you're going to want to bookmark this irresistible flat iron steak recipe — you'll come back to it again and again. What Is Flat Iron Steak? Flat iron steak is cut from beef shoulder. To make a flat iron steak, butchers remove the connective tissue to separate the top shoulder blade into two cuts: One is the top blade, the other is the flat iron. Flat iron steak is nicely marbled and is less expensive than other steaks, which makes it a popular choice among home cooks. When it's cooked correctly, flat iron steak is wonderfully tender and juicy. What's the Difference Between Skirt, Flank, Hanger, and Flat Iron Steaks? Flat Iron Steak Marinade This simple flat iron steak marinade (made with olive oil, garlic, parsley, rosemary, chives, red wine, salt, pepper and mustard powder) ensures flavorful and juicy meat every time. Make sure you marinate the steaks in the fridge for at least a few hours to reap the full benefits of the marinade. How to Cook Flat Iron Steak You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below, but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this foolproof flat iron steak: Marinate the steak in a resealable bag in the fridge for two to three hours. Sear the marinated steak in a hot skillet on both sides until it reaches your desired level of doneness. Discard the marinade and allow the meat to sit for a few minutes before digging in. mommyluvs2cook What to Serve With Flat Iron Steak A perfect steak deserves a perfect side dish (or two). Looking for some delicious inspiration? Explore our collection of 20 Best Side Dishes for Steak. Here are a few of the recipes you'll find: Wedge Salad with Elegant Blue Cheese Dressing Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges Skillet-Braised Brussels Sprouts As far as wine goes, flat iron steaks pair well with fruity cabernet sauvignons. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise "Best steak ever," raves TxLady2. "I can't believe how good such a cheap cut could be. I'm not a fan of wine, red especially, so I used someone's suggestion to substitute balsamic vinegar and Worcestershire sauce instead." "Your recipe is very aptly named," says Margo Crane. "This was hands-down the most fantabulous steak I have ever eaten!! The marinade was delicious and the meat almost melted in my mouth, it was so tender." "Great recipe," according to CookinKate. "I made it per instructions, except I used all dried spices and I marinated the steak overnight. This is definitely the BEST version of flat iron steak I've ever made." Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 1 (2 pound) flat iron steak 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley ¼ teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary ½ teaspoon chopped fresh chives ¼ cup Cabernet Sauvignon (or other dry red wine) ½ teaspoon salt ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon dry mustard powder Directions Place steak inside a large resealable bag. Stir olive oil, garlic, parsley, rosemary, chives, red wine, salt, pepper, and mustard powder together in a small bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Pour marinade over steak in the bag. Press out as much air as you can and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear and cook the steak in the hot skillet for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium rare, or to your desired degree of doneness. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium rare. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Discard the marinade. Allow the steaks to rest for about 5 minutes before serving. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS Editor's Note: The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary. I Made It Print 287 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 345 Calories 23g Fat 1g Carbs 31g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 345 % Daily Value * Total Fat 23g 30% Saturated Fat 8g 38% Cholesterol 103mg 34% Sodium 292mg 13% Total Carbohydrate 1g 0% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 0g Protein 31g 62% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Calcium 5mg 0% Iron 0mg 1% Potassium 21mg 0% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.