BBQ Flat Iron Steak

This is one of my family’s favorite meals. The steak tastes so good that Jack always asks what kind of steak it is. He is sure it is a more expensive cut; flat iron steak is really inexpensive. I got this one at Kroger for $5/pound! For $7 in meat my family of three had a wonderful meal with steak left over for a yummy sandwich for lunch!! The trick to cooking a flat iron steak is to season it well. The BBQ dry rub and garlic work magic here. I paired this with a granny smith apple & gorgonzola salad. This is such an easy meal you can make it during the week but its good enough (and elegant enough) to serve to company!

BBQ Flat Iron Steak

flat iron steak

½ tsp minced garlic

Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper

1+ Tbs (a big handful) BBQ dry rub *

The meat should sit out for about 30 minutes to come to room temperature. If you are using a charcoal grill, light it then season the meat. If you are using a gas grill, you can light it after you season the meat. Rinse off the meat and pat it dry. Spread garlic over the steak. Season it with salt & pepper. Sprinkle the dry rub on the steak and pat it into the meat. It sticks to your hands but enough will stick to the meat as well.

The grill needs to be 450 - 500⁰ - nice and hot! Grill on the first side about 8 - 10 minutes until you have a nice crust. Flip over and cook for another 5 minutes for medium-rare. It should be nice and dark brown on both sides with a good crust.  Remove from the grill, loosely cover with foil and do not touch it for at least 10 minutes!!!  After the meat has rested, cut it into ¼” slices.

Salad

Mixed spring greens

Diced granny smith apple

Gorgonzola cheese crumbles

Toasted pecans

Balsamic vinaigrette

Nuts are the secret to a really great salad. I keep walnuts and pecans in the freezer at all times. Toast the pecans whole then chop them so they won’t burn as easily.

*Pantry Item of the Day

BBQ dry rub – I like Better Butt Rub that you can get in The Big Green Egg Store or Whole Foods. If you’re fortunate enough to live near Memphis you can pick up Rendevous or Corky’s at the grocery store. And if you’re nice to me, I’ll give you some of my house made dry rub for Christmas.