Perfect Flat Iron Steak Recipe

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

2 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

6

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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.

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.

close. up view of sliced flat iron steak on top of salad — 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:

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

Ingredients

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.

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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.

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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.

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Discard the marinade. Allow the steaks to rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

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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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

345	Calories
23g	Fat
1g	Carbs
31g	Protein

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.

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