cooked flap steak

What is Flap Steak?

There are many lesser-known cuts of steak that don’t get as much attention as the popular Porterhouse or T-Bone. The Flap steak, also known as Bavette d’Aloyau or Bistro steak, is an unusual piece of meat you can use in…

flank steak cooked and sliced

How to Cook Thin Cuts of Steak

Most steakhouses serve their steaks as thick as possible, especially tender cuts like Filet Mignon and Porterhouse. Yet thin steaks are often just as flavorful when cooked with care. There’s no need to worry about a tough or chewy texture…

cooking steak in a pan indoors

4 Best Ways to Cook Steak Indoors

While grilling might be the go-to cooking method for many steak lovers, it’s certainly not the only way to do it. Sometimes, the weather may not be grill-worthy, and other times, you might simply not feel like firing up the…

tri tip and ribeye steak served with asparagus and carrots

Tri-Tip vs. Ribeye Steak

When it comes to beef, two of the most popular cut of steak are tri-tip and ribeye. While they both come from the cow, they have distinct differences in terms of flavor, tenderness, and cooking methods. Understanding the characteristics of…

flat iron steak ready for crock pot

Crock Pot Flat Iron Steak

Busy people who enjoy good hearty meals turn to the trusty crock pot.  If you want to create an amazing meal that you can leave and forget until it’s time to eat, this is the perfect way to do it.…

reheating leftover steak in toaster oven

15 Best Leftover Steak Recipes

Grilling up larger cuts of beef like the Porterhouse, T-bone, or New York strip steak can leave you with leftover steak. When your eyes are bigger than your appetite, it’s easy to store the leftovers for use later in a…

peppercorn beef shoulder filet steak

Should I Marinate Steak Before Cooking?

Some steak recipes call for marinating a steak before cooking it. This method does take more time than pulling steak from the refrigerator and cooking it, so you might naturally wonder if it’s worth the extra time and if it’s…

pan seared skirt steak

How to Pan Sear Skirt Steak

Skirt steak is a long, thin cut of steak that comes from the plate section of a cow, which sits below the ribs. Although skirt steak is certainly not the most tender cut of beef, it’s exceptionally flavorful. The trick…

pan seared flat iron steak

How to Pan Sear Flat Iron Steak

Flat iron steak is long and thin, similar to flank and hangar steak. Therefore, it’s a good choice for pan searing because it cooks quickly without needing extra time in the oven. Flat iron steak is also an excellent option…

sous vide flat iron steak

How to Sous Vide Flat Iron Steak

Flat iron steak is one of the newer cuts to become mainstream. Cut from the shoulder area, it used to be considered a waste cut because it was too full of connective tissue to eat. However, experts have learned how…

grilled skirt steak

How to Grill Skirt Steak

Cut from the plate section of a cow, skirt steak is long and thin compared to other steaks. You might hear it compared to a hanger steak or flank steak because their appearances are similar. Skirt steak can be tough…

steak fajitas

The Best Steaks for Tacos and Fajitas

Tacos and fajitas are staple dinner dishes in many American households (who doesn’t love Taco Tuesday?). However, most tacos use the traditional ground beef, while some families like to switch out the primary ingredient with beans, chicken, or — our…