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Definition of flank steak
: a pear-shaped muscle of the beef flank also : a steak cut from this muscle — see beef illustration
Examples of flank steak in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web For example, if sirloin steak tips (more commonly called bavette or flap meat in the Twin Cities) aren't available, Tombers recommends flank steak as a substitute.
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Meredith Deeds Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, "Head to the grill for these beef skewers," 19 Aug. 2020 In Boise, a couple invited me into their home and cooked me a flank steak dinner complete with chimichurri sauce and plenty of red wine.
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Christina Hadly, Condé Nast Traveler, "Meeting Strangers Has Always Been My Favorite Part of Traveling," 25 June 2020 Some entree options include flank steak, meatballs and italian sausage.
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Emma Dale, Detroit Free Press, "Meeting House Grand Ballroom to cater events off-site amid COVID-19 pandemic," 18 June 2020 This classic lemon pepper marinade is perfect for seasoning skirt or flank steak for tacos.
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Tanya Edwards, CNN Underscored, "Everything you need for the perfect taco night at home," 18 June 2020 Wake dad up with a steak and eggs brunch ($19) of mesquite grilled flank steak served with chipotle chimichurri, Ramona Farms tepary bean puree, Kennebec breakfast potatoes and grilled Mama Lola flour tortillas.
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Georgann Yara, azcentral, "Father's Day 2020: 48 metro Phoenix restaurants with special deals for dine-in and takeout," 15 June 2020 Bacon's sandwich menu boasts proteins including brisket, short ribs, chicken, flank steak and of course bacon.
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Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, "Food truck event returns to downtown Huntsville this weekend," 4 June 2020 Zinfandel and pinots work well with pork and beef, like flank steak.
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Justin Ward, ExpressNews.com, "The rules for cooking with wine, and how to make wine-braised beef short ribs," 14 Apr. 2020 Cut pounded flank steak into 3- by 4-in strips, add to bowl and toss to coat; let sit 15 minutes.
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The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Beef and Asparagus Negimaki," 10 Apr. 2020
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