A Flat Iron Steak is better than just about any other cut of beef and it’s less expensive than most. This steak is usually well marbled so it is guaranteed to be tender and works best with a dry seasoning rub, try it for dinner cooked on your stove top. Make it special by topping it with butter sautéed shallots, yum!
Ingredients
- 1 piece flat iron steak (usually sold in packages) allow 5-6 oz per person
- 1 recipe Butter Sauteed Shallots
- 1 recipe Spice Rub for Steak
Instructions
Gather all ingredients before starting recipe.
- Pat steak dry, if in a package.
- Prepare spice rub.
- Generously rub the spice on both sides of the flat iron steak and allow to stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes and up to an hour before cooking.
Caramelized Shallots
- Prepare shallots.
Grilling the Steak
- Heat a cast iron skillet on medium high heat on your stove top for 2 or 3 minutes. Drop a bead of water on the skillet to test whether it's hot enough, if the water beads and disappears, the pan is hot.
- Place the steak on the skillet and sear for 3 minutes, then turn and sear the second side for another 3 minutes.
- Remove from skillet and allow to rest for about 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, slice into generous 1 inch slices
