I’m am sure you have heard the saying ‘Slice against the grain’ and maybe that makes absolutely no sense to you. For this particular cast iron cooked flank steak we like to keep it simple with a few of the following sides: Of course it depends on how you have prepared the flank steak. Tried it and just loved it? Leave me a rating! I would love to hear how it turned out for you! Or even snap a photo and tag me on Instagram #feedingyourfam so I can see what you made! If you are looking for other Family Friendly meals or desserts follow along with me on YouTube or Facebook where I share simple recipes to help you with Feeding Your Fam! Make sure to subscribe so you will be notified each time I post a new video! It is so easy to cook up and comes out delicious every time! Here are a few of our other favorite ways to prepare flank steak: Got to make everyone happy!! ? More Flank Steak Recipesįlank steak is one of our go to cuts of beef for simple meals. The following will help you know at what temperature your steak will be done:įor my family I cook the steak to 135º F, even though I would actually prefer to pull it at 125º F, my family likes it a little more well done. Simply stick the thermometer probe into the thickest part of the steak to check the temperature. The best way to tell if your steak is cooked perfectly is by checking the temperature of the steak with an instant read thermometer. Allow the steak to rest on a cutting board for at least 10 minutes before slicing.Remove the steak from the pan and drizzle the garlic butter over the steak.Add in the garlic and thyme and cook for 30 seconds. Once the steak has reached the desired temperature place the butter on top of the steak and allow to melt down into the pan.This will ensure your steak is cooked perfectly! Cook the steak to desired temperature, check the doneness with a good instant read thermometer. Place the steak into the pan and allow to cook for 5-7 minutes on each side.Pour olive oil or other cooking oil into the cast iron pan.Liberally season the steak on both sides with the spice mixture. Combine together sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.Place a cast iron skillet or grill pan over medium high heat and allow to heat up while you prepare the flank steak.Remove the steak from the refrigerator at 10 minutes before cooking to allow it to come up in temperature.
Follow these simple steps for perfectly cooked, juicy steak every time!
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How to cook Flank SteakĬooking flank steak in a cast iron pan is simple and quick all you need in a few spices that you probably already have on hand. We love cooking with flank steak because it is a lean cut of beef that is pretty versatile, we use flank steak for simple Tacos, throw into a marinade for a ton of extra flavor and tenderness or just cook up quick and serve alongside a simple salad or Garlic Broccoli. I suggest even getting the kids in the kitchen to learn how to make this simple meal, this is one they can totally help with. This simple recipe for cast iron cooked flank steak is easy enough for the beginner cook and flavorful enough for the experienced chef. It is perfect for a quick weeknight meal, feeds the whole fam with one steak and is totally satisfying. Flank Steak is a go to for our family meals.