This tender, juicy Flat Iron Steak recipe is seasoned with a signature blend of spices and grilled to perfection. Top it with Blue Cheese Dip for one incredible bite.
This post is sponsored by our friends and the maker of Chairman's Reserve® Meats. All opinions are our own.
What is flat iron steak?
Flat iron is the second most tender cut of beef (next to filet mignon). A delicious little steak from the shoulder, this flavorful cut is great for grilling. It has gained popularity in recent years, because it is a delicious, affordable option for families.
For this recipe, we created a special spice blend to enhance the flavor of this delicious cut, and we topped it blue cheese dip for a an extra punch. It's a gourmet meal in 30 minutes!
If you like this recipe: try our Steak Fajitas or Skirt Steak Chimichurri!
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Ingredients
For the spice rub:
- Chairman’s Reserve® Flat Iron Steaks
- Smoked Salt: smoked salt can be found in the spice isle at grocery stores or markets
- Cumin Seeds: dried cumin seeds
- Parsley Flakes: dried parsley
- Berbere Spice: berbere is an Ethiopian spice mixture that includes chili peppers, coriander, garlic, and ginger.
- Black Pepper: freshly ground black pepper
- Maple Java Spice: any maple spice works here. You can also use ground espresso.
For the blue cheese dip:
- Crumbled blue cheese: freshly crumbled blue (bleu) cheese or prepackaged crumbled blue cheese
- Garlic: chopped fresh garlic cloves or chopped garlic from the jar
- Mayonnaise: we like Hellman's Mayonnaise or Duke's Mayonnaise
- Sour cream: full fat sour cream or reduced fat sour cream
- Olive oil: use the best quality extra virgin olive oil you can afford
*see recipe card for quantities.
How to season a steak
- Using a mortar and pestle, add smoked salt, black pepper and cumin seeds. Grind.
- Transfer to a small bowl and add parsley, garlic powder, berbere and maple java spice. Mix to combine.
- Laying you steaks out on a board coat both sides of steaks with the spice and rub into the meat. Transfer to a plate and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
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How to cook flat iron steak
- Heat grill up to 400°.
- Using olive oil, brush both sides of steaks. Place on hot grill and cook for 4 minutes on each side to obtain a medium doneness (cooking time will vary by desired doneness.)
- When steaks are done, allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve with your favorite vegetables and blue cheese dip.
Why we choose Chairman's Reserve® meats
Chairman's Reserve® Meats is a brand known for superior quality. The team only selects meat with optimal marbling, flavor and tenderness. Every cut of their Angus beef is graded USDA Choice. This ensures a delicious grilling experience every time.
Substitutions
Having trouble finding some spices in this recipe? Use the following:
- substitute espresso for the maple java
- substitute smoked paprika for the berbere
Expert tips
- THAWING MEAT: keep meat in refrigerator until it is completely defrosted. In a hurry? Run cool water over packaged meat until thawed.
- LET IT REST: make sure to let the meat rest for at least 5 minutes after grilling and before cutting. Resting allows the juices to settle, and ensures a juicy bite!
- SEASON & REFRIGERATE: season the meat with the rub, and allow the seasoning to "soak in" for 15 minutes before grilling. This gives the meat time to absorb the flavor.
- FREEZING MEAT: Ideally, you should grill steaks within a few days of purchase for optimum flavor. You can freeze flat iron steaks for up to 4 months in an airtight container.
What to serve with flat iron steak
- Apple Cider Roasted Brussel Sprouts
- Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese
- Mashed Potato Salad
- Crunchy Asian Salad
FAQ
Yes! Flat iron steak is the second most tender cut of beef (next to filet mignon).
The relative thinness of this cut make it ideal for grilling. It is best cooked under high heat for short periods of time.
We like flat iron steak at a medium rare (internal temperature of 120° to 135°). This takes about 4 minutes per side, depending on the grill and the cut of meat. Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature before pulling it off the grill.
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Grilled Flat Iron Steak recipe
This tender and juicy flat iron steak recipe is seasoned with a blend of spices and grilled to perfection.
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 portions 1x
Ingredients
- 4- 6 oz Chairman’s Reserve® flat iron steaks
For the spice rub:
- 1 Tbsp smoked salt
- 1 Tbsp cumin seeds
- 1 Tbsp parsley flakes
- 2 Tsp berbere spice
- 1 Tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp maple java spice
For the blue cheese dip:
- ½ C crumbled blue cheese
- 1 Tsp chopped garlic
- ¼ C mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp sour cream
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Using a mortar and pestle, add smoked salt and black pepper along with cumin seeds and grind.
- Transfer to a small bowl and add parsley, garlic powder, berbere and maple have spice and mix to combine. ( you can substitute espresso for the maple java and smoked paprika for the berbere if you can’t source them).
- Laying you steaks out on a board coat both sides of steaks with the spice and rub into the meat. Transfer to a plate and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat grill up to 400° and start making blue cheese dip.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese crumbles, salt and pepper to taste. Allow to refrigerate while steaks are cooking.
- Using olive oil, brush both sides of steaks. Place on hot grill and cook for 4 minutes on each side to obtain a medium doneness (cooking time with vary by desired doneness).
- When steaks are done, allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve with your favorite vegetables and blue cheese dip.
Notes
Having trouble finding some spices in this recipe? Use the following:
- substitute espresso for the maple java
- substitute smoked paprika for the berbere
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: grilling
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 273
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 2048.6 mg
- Fat: 24.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.4 g
- Protein: 11.1 g
- Cholesterol: 37.3 mg
Jamie Sattiaux says
This is always my go to recipe for special occasions. Prepared with the stuff mushrooms.
Jackie says
This makes our day Jamie!! We are so happy you enjoy this recipe. It is definitely a winner with the stuffed mushrooms. Thank you for your kind words.