The ingredient: 3 flank steak recipes

Flank steak recipes

Flank steak comes from the well-exercised belly muscles of the cow and is lower in fat than most other cuts. But because it’s so lean, this flat piece of meat needs special attention to keep it from toughening up when cooked. The most important tenderizing trick: Slice the meat across the grain to break up the long muscle fibers. You can also use marinades—especially those that feature acids like tomatoes or citrus—to tenderize the meat, or else cook it quickly until just medium rare on a grill, under the broiler or in a stir-fry.

We explore a range of possibilities for this versatile meat, from a butterflied and roasted flank steak stuffed with bacon, spinach and peppers, to an Asian-style stir-fry of steak and asparagus, to an arugula salad topped with grilled steak.

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Stuffed flank steak recipe

Stuffed flank steak

Impress your dinner guest with this easy and elegant entree—just fill rolled flank steak with our scrumptious stuffing of bacon, spinach and roasted red peppers.

Flank steak stir-fry recipe

Flank steak stir-fry

If you’re looking for a quick and easy dinner, this stir-fry delivers! Our tasty Flank Steak Stir-fry includes asparagus, carrots, ginger and garlic.

Steak Salad Recipe

Steak salad

Our hearty grilled steak salad features flank steak, red potatoes, green beans, corn and arugula tossed with a sweet and spicy ancho-chili vinaigrette.