Flank steak (approx. 1.5-2lbs.)

Flank steak is a flavorful, inexpensive cut of beef from the cow's lower chest or abdominal muscles. It's known for its intense taste and chewiness. Appearance and texture: Flank steak is oval and flat, about a foot long and an inch thick, with visible cross-grains and long, tough muscle fibers. Cooking: Flank steak is best cooked rare, medium-rare, or medium, and benefits from marinating for at least 2 hours, ideally 12–24 hours.