However, remember that foods that are high in Vitamin D and calcium, such as dairy products, can also be high in saturated fat and trans fat. Make sure to choose low-fat or fat-free options to reduce your risk of developing high cholesterol and heart disease.
Flat Iron steak is not flank steak. It comes from the shoulder clod of the cow, also known as the chuck, and it was only recently âdiscoveredâ as a separate steak. It has a tough membrane attached to it, so in the past it was simply ground into hamburger or it remained with the chuck in the form of a roast.
These pieces are then cut into individual steaks. The Flat Iron name is used only in reference to steaks cut using this innovative new method and are typically labeled as Shoulder Top Blade Steaks (Flat Iron) in the meat case. These rectangular steaks average 8 ounces each. The thickness of each Flat Iron varies from 3/4 inch to 1-1/4 inches. For this reason, in recipes, this cut is called for by weight, not by thickness. Flat Iron steaks can also be cut into strips for stir-fry or cubes for kabobs.