Flat Iron Steak Recipes

If you are looking for a perfect, quick and foolproof way to cook flat iron steak in cast iron, look no further. This method is easy to follow, quick to cook and super delicious!

Do you like your steak rare, medium-rare, medium or well done? Think about how you like your steak cooked BEFORE you start cooking. The more well-done you like your steak, the longer youll need to sear the steak.

Each one of these steps is essential to cooking the perfect flat iron steak in cast iron. Dont worry, its easy, you can do it! Just follow the simple steps listed below:

How to Cook the Perfect Flat Iron Steak in Cast Iron

A simple guide to cooking the perfect flat iron steak in a cast iron pan. Nothing fancy here, just simple melt-in-your-mouth flat iron steak.

Prep: 5min

Total: 50min

Yield: 2

Serving Size: 0.33 of steak

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 0.33 of steak, calories 267 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 29 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 6980 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g

Ingredients:

• 1 1.25 pound Flat Iron Steak
• 3 Tbsp Fresh Rosemary (chopped)
• 2 Tsp Salt ( kosher, or fine salt)
• 1 Tsp Finishing Salt (or course salt (for a crunchier crust))
• 2 Tsp Black Pepper (fresh ground)
• 2 Tbsp Light Olive Oil

Instruction:

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Balsamic Rosemary Flat Iron Steak

It takes under 30 minutes to make this incredibly tender flat iron steak.

Prep: 600sec

Total: 1500sec

Serving Size: Serves 4

Nutrition Facts: Saturated Fat 5.8 g, unSaturated Fat 0.0 g, Carbohydrate 3.0 g, Sugar 0.8 g, servingSize Serves 4, Protein 27.4 g, Fat 24.6 g, calories 339 cal, Sodium 444.7 mg, Fiber 0.9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

Ingredients:

• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 medium scallions
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 (1 1/4- to 1 1/2-pound) flat iron steak
• 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil, such as canola

Instruction:

1. Prepare the following, adding each to a zip-top gallon bag as you complete it: Pick the leaves from 2 fresh rosemary sprigs until you have 2 teaspoons and coarsely chop, smash and peel 2 garlic cloves, trim and cut 2 medium scallions into 1-inch lengths.
2. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, and stir to combine. Add 1 flat iron steak, press to remove any air, and seal the bag. Massage the steak to coat in the marinade. Place on a plate and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
3. Remove the steak from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Heat 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the steak and cook, rotating the pan 90° halfway through, until a golden-brown crust forms on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes total. Flip the steak and repeat browning the second side.
4. Reduce the heat to medium. Flip the steak and continue to cook, flipping every 1 to 2 minutes, until the thickest part of the steak registers 125°F to 130°F for medium rare, 4 to 6 minutes more (for a total cooking time of 12 to 15 minutes from when the steak first went into the pan). Transfer the steak to a clean cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice across the grain to serve.

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