Best 8 Grilled Flat Iron Steak Recipes

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**Grilled Flat Iron Steak: A Journey of Flavor and Simplicity**

Indulge in the delectable experience of grilled flat iron steak, a flavorful and affordable cut that promises a tender and juicy bite. This versatile steak offers a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a classic marinade or a zesty dry rub, the flat iron steak serves as a blank canvas for your culinary creativity. Discover three exceptional recipes in this article, each showcasing the unique charms of this underrated cut. From the bold and smoky flavors of the grilled flat iron steak with chimichurri sauce to the tantalizing blend of spices in the garlic herb butter grilled flat iron steak, these recipes will transform your grilling game. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the beauty of simplicity and the extraordinary taste of grilled flat iron steak.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED FLAT IRON STEAK WITH BLUE CHEESE-CHIVE BUTTER



Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Blue Cheese-Chive Butter image

I made this up as a Valentine's Day dinner. The butter is what makes this dish.

Provided by Kristin

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Beef     Steaks     Flat Iron Steak Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crumbled
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup olive oil
1 ½ pounds flat iron steak
3 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
1 ounce crumbled blue cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
⅛ teaspoon cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together vinegar, garlic, 1 tablespoon black pepper, rosemary, oregano, and kosher salt in a bowl along with the olive oil. Place the flat iron steak into a resealable plastic bag, and pour the marinade overtop. Squeeze the excess air from the bag and seal. Marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate. Remove steak from the marinade, shake off excess, and discard the remaining marinade. Allow the steak to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes as the grill warms.
  • Mash together the butter, blue cheese, chives, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper; set aside. Cook the steak on the preheated grill to desired degree of doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Allow the steak to rest in a warm place for 10 minutes before slicing thinly across the grain. Serve with a dollop of blue cheese-chive butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 144.2 mg, Fat 43.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 36.9 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 331 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

GRILLED FLAT IRON STEAK



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Use your favorite marinade for an easy and delicious steak. This cut of meat needs hardly any trimming. Plus it's great at absorbing marinades, and it grills up beautifully.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Beef     Steaks     Flat Iron Steak Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (1 pound) flat iron steak
1 cup prepared marinade
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cut steak in half crosswise into 2 equal pieces. Place in a zip-top plastic bag. Pour in marinade; squeeze air out of bag and seal. Place in a bowl; refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove marinated steaks from bag and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Place steaks on the grill. Cook until medium-rare, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read between 125 and 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Transfer steaks to a warm plate; lightly tent with aluminum foil. Let rest 8 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 154.8 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Protein 46.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 3023 mg

GRILLED FLAT IRON STEAK WITH BLUE CHEESE BUTTER AND GRILLED GRAPES



Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Blue Cheese Butter and Grilled Grapes image

Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Time 44m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds flat iron or flank steak
1 small bunch (1/2 pound) champagne grapes, broken into clusters
3 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
1 heaping tablespoon crumbled blue cheese
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • In a resealable plastic bag combine garlic, rosemary, oregano, kosher salt, black pepper and olive oil. Place the steak in the bag and massage bag to mix ingredients and distribute into the steak. Squeeze the excess air from the bag and seal. Marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
  • Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil grate. Remove steak from the marinade, shake off excess and discard the remaining marinade. Cook the steak on the preheated grill to desired degree of doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Allow the steak to rest in a warm place for 5 minutes before slicing thinly across the grain.
  • While steak is grilling place grape clusters on hot grill; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until the grapes begin to char and soften, turning occasionally.
  • In a small bowl mash together the butter, blue cheese, chives, 1/8 teaspoon of black peppe and salt; set aside.
  • Serve rested steak with a dollop of blue cheese butter alongside grilled grapes.

GRILLED FLAT IRON STEAK WITH PISTACHIO PESTO BUTTER



Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Pistachio Pesto Butter image

Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     main-dish

Time 48m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 sticks butter, room temperature
1 cup packed basil leaves
4 to 5 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch coarse ground black pepper
Dash fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup Asiago cheese
2 tablespoons pistachios
Pinch red pepper flakes
Olive oil
4 (8-ounce) flat iron steaks
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the butter:
  • In a food processor add, butter basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Pulse a few times until well combined. Add lemon juice and drizzle oil. Pulse again. Add cheese, pistachios and red pepper flakes. Remove from processor with a rubber spatula onto a sheet of parchment paper and shape into a log. Place in the refrigerator and allow to set for at least 30 minutes.
  • For the steak:
  • Preheat grill to medium.
  • Drizzle the steaks with olive oil. Put on the grill, and while cooking season with sea salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill for another 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the grill to a platter and allow to rest for a few minutes. Slice disks of butter, put on steaks while still hot and serve.

PEPPERCORN RUBBED AND GRILLED FLAT IRON STEAK



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons cracked black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 cup chopped green peppercorns
6 (4-ounce) flat iron steaks (flank steak can be used as a substitute)
Kosher salt
Chopped fresh rosemary leaves, for garnish (about 2 sprigs)

Steps:

  • Mix black pepper and allspice together. Set aside. Rub the chopped green peppercorns into both sides of the steaks. Sprinkle the pepper and allspice mixture on both sides of the steaks, to taste. Put the steaks in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. Remove from refrigerator and salt, to taste. Let stand for about 1/2 hour at room temperature before grilling. An oven broiler can also be used. Cook to desired doneness. Remove from heat and let stand for at least 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped rosemary and serve.

GRILLED FLAT IRON STEAK FAJITAS



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This is one recipe that my kids love. They are always within arms reach when the steaks are being cut up, begging for a bite.

Provided by Christa Arwood

Categories     Steaks and Chops

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 beef flank steaks
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp onion powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp cumin
salt and pepper to taste
1-2 green bell pepper
1 sweet yellow onion
1 tsp vegetable oil
shredded cheddar cheese
shredded lettuce
diced tomatoes
flour totillas
salsa
sour cream

Steps:

  • 1. Mix seasonings together and apply liberally to both sides of the steak. Alowl to sit and come to room temperature to avoid the meat shrinking and becoming tough on grill. I usually eyeball my seasonings, but I am estimating the amount I use in the measurements above.
  • 2. Cut and seed green bell pepper, rub with oil and season with salt and pepper. Cut ends off of onion and peel skin, coat with oil salt and pepper and wrap completely with aluminum foil.
  • 3. As soon as fire dies down on charcoal grill place your onion on the coals. This will need the most time to cook so as soon as I can I place it in the heat.
  • 4. Once coals are ready place flank steaks on grill. This meat is lean so there are not normally many flare ups from the fire. Allow meat to cook approx 10 minutes on each side, flipping only once. You want the meat to have a medium center so that it will retain moisture and juiciness. Once you have flipped the meat add your peppers to the grill and char each side. Remove meat from grill and let rest for about 10-15 minutes tented with foil so that juices can recirculate.
  • 5. Cut steaks in thin strips with a SHARP knife on the bias Cut peppers and onions into strips.
  • 6. Serve on tortillas and top with cheese, lettuce, sour cream, diced tomatoes, and salsa.

GRILLED FLAT IRON STEAK



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Flat iron steak is an affordable cut of meat for grilling season. To make it tender, though, it needs a good marinade. This recipe offers just that. Take some easily accessible prepared sauces, mix 'em together and you've got a unique and delicious marinade. The final result is a mixture of smoky, rich, savory flavors. After the...

Provided by Delores Ward

Categories     Steaks and Chops

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 flat iron steak (grocery or butcher)
1/2 Tbsp liquid smoke flavoring
1 Tbsp A-1 sauce
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Lawry's seasoning
1 c Italian salad dressing, non-fat

Steps:

  • 1. Rub both sides of the steak with liquid smoke and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • 2. Rub both sides of the steak with A-1 sauce then the Worcestershire sauce.
  • 3. Sprinkle Lawry's over both sides of steak. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  • 4. Place in an airtight container or Ziploc bag. Add Italian dressing. Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
  • 5. Place on grill over medium heat for about 6 minutes on each side for a medium (pink center) doneness.
  • 6. Let rest 5 minutes before cutting so juices reabsorb. This is great IF there are any leftovers in a salad or sandwich.

BLACKENED GRILLED FLAT IRON STEAK RECIPE - (5/5)



Blackened Grilled Flat Iron Steak Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by mirving

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tblsp garlic powder
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp organo
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp fresh ground pepper
1/2 tsp ground red pepper
2 lb flat iron steak

Steps:

  • Combine all the seasonings together and rub over both sides of the steak. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours. Grill - turning once. Slice diagonally.

Tips:

  • Choose a flat-iron steak that is at least 1 inch thick for the best results.
  • Marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, to tenderize it and add flavor.
  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat before cooking the steak.
  • Cook the steak for 6-8 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare.
  • Let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Serve the steak with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Grilled flat-iron steak is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With its tender texture and flavorful marinade, this steak is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy grilled steak recipe, give this one a try.

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