Our USDA Choice flank steak is lean with a beef forward flavor. Each steak is a long cut with a strong grain that pairs beautifully with marinades. Cut this generous steak across the grain for a tender bite.
The Double R Ranch flank steak is a lean and flavorful cut that’s large enough for a family meal. The flank steak can be prepared as one large cut and can also be cut into strips to use in stir fries or for fajitas and tacos.
The flank steak has an easy-to-see grain that runs lengthwise. Be sure to cut it against the grain to achieve the most tender texture. This strong grain makes the flank steak an ideal steak to prepare with a marinade.Â
The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) separates domestic beef into eight grades, based on intramuscular fat or marbling, and other qualities like tenderness, juiciness, and flavor. The two highest grades are Prime and Choice.
USDA Prime is the top grade on the USDA scale and features a moderately abundant amount of marbling. Only 5 to 6% of all U.S. beef grades at this high level.
USDA Choice falls directly below USDA Prime. Choice beef is high quality and has less marbling but offers an excellent value.
The flank steak comes from the flank primal located just beneath the rib end of the loin. The flank steak is a single muscle, called the rectus abdominus, that requires minimal butchering.
Flank steak is sometimes referred to as London Broil, which is a traditional recipe that calls for marinating the beef and cooking by pan frying or under a broiler.Â
