Flat Iron Steak

Jellybaby_1

Saw Jamie Thingy cooking flat iron steak on TV. I haven't seen it around. Anyone know what it's like or where it's available?

con747

Jellybaby_1 wrote: »

Saw Jamie Thingy cooking flat iron steak on TV. I haven't seen it around. Anyone know what it's like or where it's available?

From the web. "Is there another name for flat iron steak?
Flat iron steak—also known as a top blade steak, top blade filet, and shoulder top blade steak—is cut from the shoulder of the cow (called the chuck) and is nicely marbled with lots of beefy flavors. When cooked properly, a flat iron steak turns out tender and juicy"

Chuck of beef

This is the meat that comes from the neck and shoulder of the animal. It is usually cut into 1 inch cubes and sold as stewing beef. Like the shin it is very flavoursome and melts in your mouth when cooked slowly for a decent length of time.

odyssey06

Supervalu D3 sell beef chuck aka rib steak from butchers counter...
Something like 7e a kg.
Great in slow cooker cut into pieces... but never tried it steak fried.

Padraig Mor

They certainly used to sell it in Lidl - not sure if they still do.

davegilly

You'll get it in James Whelan butchers. Flavoursome but a little tough if not cooked perfectly. Bavette is similar but a much easier cut to cook - flash fry and cut against the grain. Gorgeous and great taste. You'll get that in James Whelan also

Jellybaby_1

davegilly wrote: »

You'll get it in James Whelan butchers. Flavoursome but a little tough if not cooked perfectly. Bavette is similar but a much easier cut to cook - flash fry and cut against the grain. Gorgeous and great taste. You'll get that in James Whelan also

Thank you everyone for replying. That's exactly what Jamie Oliver said, don't overcook as it will be tough. Never heard of Bavette. I can't get to James Whelan as they're just outside my 5k but as soon as I can I'll get in there. I've been buying Rib Eye, which is usually lovely but the price is becoming beyond my purse. Thanks again folks.

the beer revolu

Padraig Mor wrote: »

They certainly used to sell it in Lidl - not sure if they still do.

Pretty sure they still do.
Great cut, cooked med rare.
Cheap compared to ribeye or strip loin.
Usually a fairly tidy size - not for someone looking for a massive steak.

phormium

Jellybaby_1 wrote: »

I can't get to James Whelan as they're just outside my 5k but as soon as I can I'll get in there.

Food shopping is not limited to 5k

Jellybaby_1

phormium wrote: »

Food shopping is not limited to 5k

Have you a link to that information? First I've heard that.

Dial Hard

Jellybaby_1 wrote: »

Have you a link to that information? First I've heard that.

Food shopping has always been considered essential travel.

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/covid19/public_health_measures_for_covid19.html#l053b3

Jellybaby_1

I doubt it would work for me, as I would have to pass seven other supermarkets in order to get to Whelan's. I'd say if I was stopped I'd have little excuse, especially with 'I need to buy a different steak'.

Dial Hard

I think people (especially those who haven't actually been stopped) are vastly overestimating the Gardai's appetite for "nabbing" people with genuine reasons for being in the car.

I've been stopped a couple of times and the conversation has literally always gone:

G: What's your reason for this trip?

Me: Going food shopping *gestures at list, bags and wallet on passenger seat*

G: No worries, on you go. Stay safe.

I have never been asked which shop I'm going to, what for or why that particular shop.

Dial Hard

Mr.Crinklewood wrote: »

Also depends on the response to the Gardai, yours is polite and respectful.

I've seen videos of the opposite. People not giving a proper answer, complaining that the Gardai are wasting people's time..... meanwhile queues build up...

We're getting slightly off topic but people filming themselves being antagonistic to the Gardai generally have an agenda.

Someone on their way to buy a piece of steak doesn't have any reason to be anything other than polite & respectful, imo.

phormium

Food shopping has never been limited as per link above, how could it be, there are many people with no shops within 5k of them at all!

Neither will a garda be asking you how many shops you have already passed to get to the one you want, I am closer to Supervalu but have no notion of shopping there despite it's name as it's far cheaper for me to shop in the supermarkets further away.

Jellybaby_1

I'll have make my own decisions about that. Thanks all.