How to Grill a Flat Iron Steak for Restaurant Results at Home

Flat iron steaks on the grill make for an epic, beefy, and tender dinner at home. Given its uniform thickness and nice marbling, it’s the perfect cut for grilling. In recent years, the flat iron steak has become increasingly popular on restaurant menus across the country, and for good reason.

What is a Flat Iron Steak?

Taken from the upper portion of the top blade roast, the flat iron steak is named after its triangular shape (like a clothes iron). The bold, beefy flavor of the flat iron cut makes it the second most tender steak, right behind the filet mignon.

So, where has this steak been all your life? Well, the top blade roast was actually overlooked for years due to the tough tissue that runs through its center. Once that tissue was removed and the roast was separated into two pieces, the incredibly tender flat iron steak was born.

Now that you’ve been properly introduced, you should know this popular steak has the best of both worlds with its extra tender consistency and incredibly juicy flavor. Hand-trimmed and aged at least 28 days for a superior experience, we’re betting it’ll be your new favorite!

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How to Grill a Flat Iron Steak

Learn how to get the juiciest steak yet with these step-by-step instructions from our pros. Now, let’s get grilling!

1. Thaw Steak

Start off by defrosting your steaks. You can use the quick-thaw method or defrost overnight in the refrigerator. Learn how to completely defrost any type of steak with our Ultimate Guide to Thawing Steak.

2. Preheat Your Grill

Simply preheat your grill to medium-high. Clean and oil grill grates for an optimal cooking experience and professional-looking grill marks.

3. Prep and Season Your Flat Iron Steaks

Bring steaks to room temperature before grilling. Rub each steak with a little olive oil and season liberally with coarse sea salt and black pepper, your favorite seasoning blend, or Omaha Steaks Seasoning.

4. Grill Your Flat Iron Steaks

Omaha Steaks chefs have perfected our Omaha Steaks Cooking Chart and the Omaha Steaks app features a steak cooking timer to help make the grilling process easier. Flat iron steaks are best served medium-rare, where the internal steak temperature should be 130 degrees, as measured by a meat thermometer. Using the app is simple and extremely efficient: enter the steak cut and thickness and your desired doneness, then start the cooking timer. The app will alert you when it’s time to flip and when your steak is done.

5. Rest Steaks 5-10 Minutes

Take your steaks off the grill and allow them to rest for 5-10 minutes so the juices can redistribute, ensuring every bite is juicy perfection. Grilling an incredible steak isn’t complicated, but it sometimes can be challenging. Learn a few grilling tips and tricks and get one step closer to mastering the grill!

How to Serve Your Flat Iron Steak

Slice each steak thinly against the natural grain that runs through the steak to ensure maximum tenderness. Pair your delicious steak with your favorite side of vegetables or a potato side dish for a classic and hearty steak night dinner. Want to keep the expert grilling going? Learn all the tips and tricks with our Ultimate Grilling Guide.