Top Blade

Home of the second most tender muscle and cut into Top Blade and Flat Iron Steaks.

Butcher's Note

Consists of the second most tender muscle in the animal; However, internal connective tissue should be removed to preserve that tenderness.

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IMPS/NAMP - 114D

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:

Square-Cut Chuck Primal | Primal Cut

This large primal comes from the shoulder area and yields cuts known for their rich, beefy flavor. Features roasts ideal for slow-cooking as well as more tender, grill-ready cuts such as the Flat Iron Steak.

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Cooking Methods:

Braising

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Recipes That Use This Cut:

Try this recipe next time you're at the grill. Beef Flat Iron steak is marinated in a pineapple-barbecue sauce, grilled and served on bolillo rolls.

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Beef Flat Iron Steak is served on crusty bread with a garlic-feta spread, tomatoes and olives.

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Korean barbecue sauce lends sweet and savory elements to the beef in these easy lettuce wraps.

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Enjoy a delicious surf and turf salad. Beef Flat Iron Steak with Creole seasoning is grilled and served with lump crab meat and vegetables on fresh greens with Cajun Remoulade Sauce.

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Top Blade

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IMPS/NAMP - 114D

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Recipes That Use This Cut:

Al Pastor Glazed Beef Flat Iron Steak

Beef Bruschetta with Roasted Garlic-Feta Spread

Beef Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps

Beef Flat Iron Steak Salad with Remoulade Sauce