flank steak

noun

|Updated on: 11 Jul 2018

Definition of flank steak

: a pear-shaped muscle of the beef flank; also : a steak cut from this muscle — see beef illustration

Recent Examples of flank steak from the Web

Remove the flank steaks from heat and let rest for 20 minutes.

— San Antonio Express-News, "Recipe: Asian-style Glazed Flank Steak," 2 July 2018
For flank steak, use a sharp slicing knife or an electric knife to slice steak across the grain into very thin slices.

— jeanmarie brownson, charlotteobserver, "Control the heat to grill the perfect steak," 26 June 2018
Place flank steak in the marinade and turn to coat.

— bryn mooth, Cincinnati.com, "Cooking with gas: Up your outdoor cooking game just in time for summer," 14 June 2018
For flank steak, use a sharp slicing knife or an electric knife to slice steak across the grain into very thin slices.

— jeanmarie brownson, chicagotribune.com, "How to grill steak to perfection — it's all about controlling the heat," 5 June 2018
My only quibble was that the flank steak, sourced from Pat LaFrieda, was chewy.

— florence fabricant, New York Times, "A Meal Kit Company With a Global Focus," 19 June 2018
Donna Brunswick drove to a Costco last month to pick up 2 pounds of raw flank steak — not at the wholesale club, but from a truck in the parking lot.

— joseph pisani, USA TODAY, "Who's that selling steaks, seafood and toys in a parking lot? It's Amazon's Treasure Truck," 14 June 2018
Top with slices of flank steak (or the whole steak if this applies).

— jeanmarie brownson, chicagotribune.com, "How to grill steak to perfection — it's all about controlling the heat," 5 June 2018
In this version, a flank steak is marinated in a mix of ancho chile for heat, brown sugar for caramelization, and dried oregano and toasted sesame oil for complexity.

— melissa clark, New York Times, "A Salad Primed for the Grill," 18 May 2018

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