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    How to Grill A Flat Iron Steak

    First Published: September 12, 2019 . Last Modified: November 1, 2022 lisa8 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

    This Grilled Flat Iron Steak Post is sponsored by the New York Beef Council. All opinions are my own. This type of steak is a wonderful cut of meat that has become quite popular. It is a perfect choice for grilling!

    a beautiful cooked flat iron steak

    This past summer, I had the pleasure of meeting with the New York Beef Council at a ShopRite grocery store in central NJ. We talked all about beef, the different cuts and got plenty of cooking tips from the butcher.

    I then picked out a cut of beef that I wasn’t really familiar with. My choice was flat iron steak. I have had it in restaurants several times but hadn’t cooked one myself. Now it’s my new grilling favorite.

    What is Flat Iron Steak?

    The flat iron cut is an extremely tender, well-marbled but lean, flavorful cut of meat. It comes from the chuck area (shoulder) and is known for its rich beefy flavor.

    It can contain a bit of connective tissue so make sure you cut any off. My butcher always removes it to make sure I have the most tender steak possible.

    This steak is also very reasonably priced.

    flat iron steak cut
    Photo credit to the NY Beef Council

    What cooking method is best for Flat Iron Steak?

    This cut of beef can be broiled in the oven, pan seared on top of the stove or grilled.

    My favorite method is to cook it on the grill. This ensures a great sear and I love having prominent grill marks.

    I use a gas grill because it’s easiest. My husband does some charcoal grill cooking but I like the ease and convenience of just turning the grill on and heating it up.

    Whatever way you cook this steak, make sure to use a sharp knife and cut it against the grain after it’s cooked. This will provide a really great tender eating experience. Grilled Flat Iron steak is just delicious!
    flat iron steak with grill marks on the grill

     Steak Grilling Tips:

    • When grilling any steak, make sure you bring it to room temperature.
    • Remove it from the fridge 30 to 60 minutes before grilling.
    • Season the steak before grilling. This cut is flavorful enough to use only salt and pepper but I love to rub it with my favorite Homemade Beef Seasoning. Use your favorite!
    • Preheat the grill to high, sear on each side for 1 to 2 minutes then reduce heat to medium and finish cooking on indirect heat. Cooking times might vary slightly but I do 13 to 15 minutes for medium and 15 to 17 minutes for well done. This is for a 1 ½ inch thick flat iron steak.
    • Use an instant read meat thermometer for perfect cooking. Cook it to 145 degrees for medium and 155 for well done.
    seasoned flat iron steak going on the grill

    Some Flat Iron Steak Recipes

    Now that you know the basics for this wonderful cut of meat, it’s time to get cooking. Here are some great recipes for other cooking methods too.

    • Beef Flat Iron Steak with Remoulade Sauce​
    • Flat Iron Steak Italiano
    • Peppercorn Flat Iron Steak via Low Carb Maven

    What sides go good with this cut of beef?

    Since it’s such a flavorful cut of meat and you can do a simple salt and pepper seasoning, the sides can be anything!If you want to add some Italian flavors to your meal, you could make Baked Eggplant Parmesan Rounds or a Caprese Salad.

    My husband loves meat and potatoes so I often make Mini Parmesan Truffle Hasselback Potatoes. I love mushrooms so I must make Red Wine Mushrooms to go with my steak. 

    Or you could just slice up some steak and serve it on a sandwich. The possibilities with flat iron steak are endless.

    For more recipes, you can get wonderful ones on the NYbeef.org website. They also have plenty of cooking and nutritional tips. It’s a great resource for anytime you need information on beef.

    Happy Grilling!

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    Comments

    1. Eileen Kelly says

      September 12, 2019 at 12:53 pm

      This is such a great steak and your instructions are spot on for a delicious meal! With your instructions we get a perfect sear on our beef. Just fabulous!

      Reply
    2. Wendy O'Neal says

      September 12, 2019 at 1:36 pm

      Wow! Great tips for grilling the perfect flat iron steak. Loved all the side recommendations too. Thanks.

      Reply
    3. Healing Tomato says

      September 12, 2019 at 1:44 pm

      Oh my gosh! This is so useful! I love this guide because I don't know how to grill steak. Love the step by step instructions

      Reply
    4. Katie says

      September 14, 2019 at 2:48 pm

      This steak is flawless! So tender and juicy. We all loved it!

      Reply
    5. Molly Kumar says

      September 16, 2019 at 12:14 pm

      These are such good tips and you made grilling a steak so easy

      Reply
    6. Bhawana says

      September 16, 2019 at 3:37 pm

      very well explained the tips n tricks of grilling.

      Reply
    7. Swathi says

      September 17, 2019 at 9:44 am

      This looks delicious and juicy steak. Good steak dinner is always a treat.

      Reply
    8. Lathiya says

      September 17, 2019 at 2:57 pm

      You have perfectly shown how to grill a steak. This really helped a novice like me on how to cook steak.

      Reply

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