A flat iron steak resembles an old fashioned metal clothes iron, which is how it got its name, and this steak comes from the blade of the shoulder. This steak tastes like rib-eye and it is as succulent as tenderloin. Flat iron steak is not expensive and a good flat iron steak marinade can elevate a plain piece of meat into something amazing.
The following recipe flavors your flat iron steak with sherry vinegar, fresh herbs, garlic and more and this flat iron steak marinade is really easy to prepare and use. Whether or not you have cooked this particular cut of beef before, you will love the results of this flat iron steak marinade because the steak comes out very tender and amazingly flavored.
Ingredients -
2 lbs flat iron steak
2 tablespoons black pepper
½ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon cracked dried green peppercorns
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 finely chopped cloves garlic
Preparation:
Mix the oil with the vinegar, pepper, herbs, and garlic and pour this marinade over the meat.
Turn the steak to coat and let it marinade for between half an hour and two hours.
Season the marinated steak with salt and grill it, basting it a few times with the marinade as it cooks.
Let the meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing it, and then serve with grilled vegetables.