Dear Lynne: What is a flat-iron steak? Ads talk about it being cheaper than rib eye or the loin steaks.
-Ben in Minneapolis
Dear Ben: Flat-iron steak's flavor can trump much more expensive steaks. This comes from the shoulder of the steer (also known as the chuck).
In contrast, the most tender and expensive steaks come from the upper back of the animal (where there is the least movement, hence more tender meat) and have names like rib eye, top lion and sirloin.
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