Flat Iron Steak

Description

This cut of steak is from the shoulder of a beef animal and is known to be the most lean steak. It is located adjacent to the heart of the shoulder clod, under the seven or paddle bone (shoulder blade or scapula). The steak encompasses the infraspinatus muscles of beef, and one may see this displayed in some butcher shops and meat markets as a top blade roast or informally called a “patio steak”. This is a great steak for grilling or pan frying.