Flat Steak

[jennyjoan]

Was talking to a lady who was at a wedding last week and it was a barbeque buffet - anyway she said she was offered a flat steak which was nice.

I had never heard of the above - anybody tell me what cut of beef it would be.

[dannyk13]

Probably this is what she meant:-
https://www.omahasteaks.com/blog/what-is-flat-iron-steak/

[Ken4155]

https://www.thespruceeats.com/flat-iron-steak-for-the-grill-336349

[jennyjoan]

ok - if there is marble or sinew going through it - it's not for me. thanks for answers tho

[barry1010]

I lov well marbled steak such as rib eye, the marbling keeps it moist and adds a lot of flavour.
Flat iron steak isn't gristly due to the way it is cut but it is, or should be, a much cheaper steak. Can be good if butchered and cooked properly

[jennyjoan]

ok Barry - I do know that marbled steak keeps the moisture in but I can't abide any kind of fat on my steak, hence I go for the boring fillet mignon LOL or sleeve of silverside for roasting, try and get it with no fat.

[maggiebee]

Was always told that a steak that isn't marbled or hasn't any fat came from a "skinny" cow and wouldn't have much flavour.

[jennyjoan]

I like skinny cows - wish I was one myself.

[pastafreak]

Jj...maybe you'd like the 3D Printed Vegan Steak in my thread...just before this one. I doubt there's an ounce of fat in it!