Best 6 Western Style Flat Iron Steaks Recipes

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Western-style flat iron steaks, renowned for their unique flavor and tenderness, offer a delectable experience to steak enthusiasts. Whether grilled, pan-seared, or roasted, these steaks hold their own against other popular cuts with their well-marbled texture and subtle sweetness. With the right cooking methods and seasonings, you can transform a flat iron steak into a culinary masterpiece that will leave your taste buds yearning for more. This guide will take you through the necessary steps to prepare a tantalizing western-style flat iron steak, ensuring a memorable meal for you and your loved ones.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

FOOLPROOF FLAT IRON STEAKS



Foolproof Flat Iron Steaks image

My special recipe combines balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and spices creating a simple, delicious marinade. My technique yields the most tender and juicy steak.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Beef     Steaks     Flat Iron Steak Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (1 pound) flat iron steaks
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
½ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place steaks, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, thyme, mustard, and black pepper in an extra large resealable plastic bag, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Knead the bag with your hands to distribute ingredients evenly and completely coat the steaks. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Preheat grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove steaks from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  • Remove steaks from bag and discard marinade.
  • Cook steaks on the preheated grill until they start to firm and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, 6 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Remove steaks to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 154.8 mg, Fat 36.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 47.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 376.1 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SOUTHWEST FLAT IRON STEAK



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Make and share this Southwest Flat Iron Steak recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories     Steak

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 -1 1/2 lb flat iron steak

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients (except steak) in a small bowl.
  • Press rub evenly onto flat iron steaks. Let set for 1- 2 hours.
  • Grill over hot fire, turning often to avoid burning, being careful not to overcook.
  • Cut across the grain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.4, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 168.7, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 7.6, Protein 22.2

WESTERN STYLE FLAT IRON STEAKS



Western Style Flat Iron Steaks image

Flat iron steaks are a tender cut of meat from the top blade or shoulder of the chuck portion, usually in a triangle shape resembling an iron, hence the name. I use a variety of common spices to create my zesty rub/marinade.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Flat Iron Steak

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 (1 pound) flat iron steaks, at room temperature
1 teaspoon dry beef bouillon powder
5 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried cilantro
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch dried rubbed sage

Steps:

  • Rub steaks all over with beef bouillon powder.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Whisk olive oil, onion, garlic, chili powder, balsamic vinegar, lime juice, molasses, paprika, onion powder, cumin, cilantro, black pepper, and sage together in a shallow baking dish until marinade is thick and well-combined. Place steaks in marinade and turn to coat completely. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature to marinate meat, about 15 minutes.
  • Cook the steaks on the preheated grill, basting frequently with marinade, until steaks start to firm and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, 6 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Remove steaks to a plate and let rest for 3 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 154.9 mg, Fat 44.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 48.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 303.4 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

WESTERN STYLE FLAT IRON STEAKS



Western Style Flat Iron Steaks image

Flat iron steaks are a tender cut of meat from the top blade or shoulder of the chuck portion, usually in a triangle shape resembling an iron, hence the name. I use a variety of common spices to create my zesty rub/marinade.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Flat Iron Steak

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 (1 pound) flat iron steaks, at room temperature
1 teaspoon dry beef bouillon powder
5 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried cilantro
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch dried rubbed sage

Steps:

  • Rub steaks all over with beef bouillon powder.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Whisk olive oil, onion, garlic, chili powder, balsamic vinegar, lime juice, molasses, paprika, onion powder, cumin, cilantro, black pepper, and sage together in a shallow baking dish until marinade is thick and well-combined. Place steaks in marinade and turn to coat completely. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature to marinate meat, about 15 minutes.
  • Cook the steaks on the preheated grill, basting frequently with marinade, until steaks start to firm and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, 6 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Remove steaks to a plate and let rest for 3 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 154.9 mg, Fat 44.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 48.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 303.4 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

WESTERN STYLE FLAT IRON STEAKS



Western Style Flat Iron Steaks image

Flat iron steaks are a tender cut of meat from the top blade or shoulder of the chuck portion, usually in a triangle shape resembling an iron, hence the name. I use a variety of common spices to create my zesty rub/marinade.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Flat Iron Steak

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 (1 pound) flat iron steaks, at room temperature
1 teaspoon dry beef bouillon powder
5 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried cilantro
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch dried rubbed sage

Steps:

  • Rub steaks all over with beef bouillon powder.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Whisk olive oil, onion, garlic, chili powder, balsamic vinegar, lime juice, molasses, paprika, onion powder, cumin, cilantro, black pepper, and sage together in a shallow baking dish until marinade is thick and well-combined. Place steaks in marinade and turn to coat completely. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature to marinate meat, about 15 minutes.
  • Cook the steaks on the preheated grill, basting frequently with marinade, until steaks start to firm and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, 6 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Remove steaks to a plate and let rest for 3 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 154.9 mg, Fat 44.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 48.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 303.4 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

WESTERN STYLE FLAT IRON STEAKS



Western Style Flat Iron Steaks image

Flat iron steaks are a tender cut of meat from the top blade or shoulder of the chuck portion, usually in a triangle shape resembling an iron, hence the name. I use a variety of common spices to create my zesty rub/marinade.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Flat Iron Steak

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 (1 pound) flat iron steaks, at room temperature
1 teaspoon dry beef bouillon powder
5 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried cilantro
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch dried rubbed sage

Steps:

  • Rub steaks all over with beef bouillon powder.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Whisk olive oil, onion, garlic, chili powder, balsamic vinegar, lime juice, molasses, paprika, onion powder, cumin, cilantro, black pepper, and sage together in a shallow baking dish until marinade is thick and well-combined. Place steaks in marinade and turn to coat completely. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature to marinate meat, about 15 minutes.
  • Cook the steaks on the preheated grill, basting frequently with marinade, until steaks start to firm and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, 6 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Remove steaks to a plate and let rest for 3 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 154.9 mg, Fat 44.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 48.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 303.4 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right steak: Look for flat iron steaks that are at least 1 inch thick. Thinner steaks will cook too quickly and become tough.
  • Season the steak liberally: Use a generous amount of salt, pepper, and other seasonings to flavor the steak.
  • Cook the steak over high heat: This will help to create a nice crust on the outside of the steak while keeping the inside juicy.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the steak is cooked to your desired doneness: For medium-rare, cook the steak to an internal temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit. For medium, cook the steak to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the steak, resulting in a more tender and flavorful steak.

Conclusion:

Flat iron steaks are a delicious and affordable cut of beef that can be easily cooked at home. By following these tips, you can cook a flat iron steak that is juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked to your desired doneness.

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