Flap steak, also known as bottom sirloin butt, is a slice of relatively inexpensive meat. People often skip over this cut believing that the cheaper price tag makes it inferior in quality. But, flap steak can easily replace skirt or flank steak without anyone noticing.
Be careful when cooking with flap steak because it can cook quickly despite its thickness. Take advantage of flap steak's lower price and give these 8 flap steak recipes a try.
The vibrant and zesty flavors of authentic Argentinian chimichurri are an experience like no other. And this twist involves cilantro, creating a delightful sauce that is too good to pass up. Season and grill the flap steak for about 4 minutes per side. Make sure you let it rest before slicing it. Top with the chimichurri and serve!
Despite its fancy name, beurre rouge is simply a red butter sauce. To get the color, just mix red wine, broth, and butter similar to a béarnaise sauce. It's an easy dish but not one that many people get to try. Spoon this bright red sauce over the flap steak and serve with potatoes for a full meal.
Some recipes feel like they take your whole fridge and pantry to make, but this southwest flap steak only takes three ingredients. You can make your own seasoning and chimichurri, or you can buy them pre-made to save on prep time. All you need to do is grill the meat so it gets a nice, smoky char then add the chimichurri to serve.
Think it's impossible to get a perfectly tender flap steak every time? You haven't tried to sous vide one yet. Slow cooking your flap steak for two hours at a low temperature breaks down the collagen, making it very tender. Serve it up with your favorite sides for a hearty, delicious meal.
This recipe involves marinating the flap steak in an acidic mixture of garlic, shallot, and rosemary overnight to infuse it with wonderful flavors and cut through the fibrous texture. If you don't have enough time to marinate it overnight, it can be done in as little as an hour. Grill the steak for 4-6 minutes on both sides and let it rest before slicing.
These tacos combine unique flavors of olives and flap steak. The salty tang from the olives isn't overpowering since it is paired with creamy avocado and a spicy chipotle cream to balance out the acidity. It's an easy and quick recipe that's refreshingly delicious.
Steak, butter, and herbs are the perfect pairing in this recipe. It's a fairly simple recipe that features a delicious butter-based béarnaise sauce. Make it by melting butter and combining it with shallot, tarragon, vinegar, and wine. Then, grill your flap steak and asparagus to get a nice char, and spoon this béarnaise butter on top before serving.
Infused with bold flavors, this flap steak recipe will not disappoint. The steak is doused in a wonderful marinade of curry paste, coconut milk, fish sauce, black pepper, rice vinegar, cayenne pepper, and salt and then marinate for 4-12 hours before cooking. The green curry and fish sauce add a powerful punch of Asian flavors that also helps to break down the toughness of this cut of meat.
