flank steak
noun
: a pear-shaped muscle of the beef flank
also
: a steak cut from this muscle see beef illustration
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Tougher cuts like flank steak, brisket, or pork shoulder can handle longer marinating times.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
Helpful hints: Skirt steak, flank steak or other quick cooking steak can be used.
—Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 11 June 2025
These cuts include ribeye, strip steak (New York strip), filet mignon, porterhouse, T-bone, skirt, and flank steak.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
Pierce the flank steaks with a fork or paring knife a few times on both sides.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 12 May 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
Helpful hints: Skirt steak, flank steak or other quick cooking steak can be used.
—Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 11 June 2025
These cuts include ribeye, strip steak (New York strip), filet mignon, porterhouse, T-bone, skirt, and flank steak.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
Pierce the flank steaks with a fork or paring knife a few times on both sides.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for flank steak
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“Flank steak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flank%20steak. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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