The Flat Iron Steak is one of our favorite steaks.. heck, we even had a blog post just about it. The Flat Iron Steak is definitely the best grilling steak you never heard about.
Like the Denver Steak, it is also a result of the research project "the Beef Checkoff". The Flat Iron look like an old-fashioned metal flat iron, hence the name. It comes from the Chuck, which is the shoulder of the steer. Specifically from the shoulder clod, from a muscle called the top blade.
This specific cut, is extremely lean and tender as it comes from an area of the shoulder that doesn't have much connective tissue. The Flat Iron is a beautiful cut of beef that has plenty of marbling.
This steak is easy to cook, first sear it over high heat and then switch to a lower temperature to finish off to the desired doneness. If you dont have a grill handy, you can also roast it or pan fry it.