Flank Steak | Lean

Also Known As: Beef Flank; Flank Steak Filet; Jiffy Steak; Plank Steak

Lean and boneless with lots of intense beef flavor. Best when marinated and grilled or sliced thin and stir-fried.

Butcher's Note

Slicing beef against the grain is always important, but even more so for thin, coarse cuts such as the Flank Steak.

Industry Ids ?

IMPS/NAMP - 193

UPC - 1581

What are industry IDs American food retailers and foodservice operators use standardized systems to eliminate confusion about the names of cuts of meat. IMPS (Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications) and NAMP (North American Meat Processors) numbers, which are the same, typically are used by foodservice operators (including restaurants) when purchasing wholesale beef from meat processors. At retail, stores use UPC codes (Universal Product or “bar” Codes) that align with URMIS (Uniform Retail Meat Identity Standards) to consistently categorize and identify cuts.

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Where This Cut Comes From:

Flank Primal | Primal Cut

Located below the Loin and home to the Flank Steak. Cuts from this area are lean, very flavorful, and best when braised, or marinated and grilled.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition:

160 CALORIES

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2.6g SAT FAT

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23g PROTEIN

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1.5 mg IRON

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4.3 mg ZINC

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* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet

Nutrition information per 3oz serving of beef, cooked, lean only, visible fat trimmed (USDA NDB #23654): 160 Calories; 60 Calories from fat; 6g Total Fat (2.6 g Saturated Fat; 0 g Trans Fat; 0.2 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 2.5 g Monounsaturated Fat; 0 g CLA Fat;) 65 mg Cholesterol; 50 mg Sodium; 0 g Total Carbohydrate; 0 g Dietary Fiber; 23 g Protein; 1.46 mg Iron; 295 mg Potassium; 0.11 mg Riboflavin; 6.7 mg NE Niacin; 0.5 mg Vitamin B₆; 1.34 mcg Vitamin B₁₂; 182.28 mg Phosphorus; 4.27 mg Zinc; 26.79 mcg Selenium; 89.2 mg Choline.

This ingredient is an excellent source of Protein, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Phosphorus, and Choline.

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Recipes That Use This Cut:

Flank Steak and broccoli are doused with a flavorful sesame-ginger sauce. Try this recipe with rice or rice noodles.

Looking to shake up taco night? Start by marinating Flank Steak overnight in a savory Asian blend, then grill, slice and serve in warm tortillas with quick-pickled veggies.

Use Flank Steak, arugula, blue cheese and ciabatta bread for a fresh and tasty sandwich. Perfect to make for lunch or a quick dinner.

Tangy balsamic vinegar makes this marinade. Mix in Dijon mustard, garlic and basil, pour over Flank Steak, then grill and serve with a variety of veggies for a simple, fresh meal.