Flank Steak

Flank Steak
The flank steak is a beef steak cut from the abdominal muscles or lower chest of the cow. The cut is common in Colombia, where it is known as sobrebarriga, literally meaning "over the belly". A thin flank steak in South America is known as a matambre in Spanishcountries and fraldinha in Brazil. A relatively long and flat cut, flank steak is used in a variety of dishes including London broil and as an alternative to the traditional skirt steak in fajitas. It can be grilled, pan-fried, broiled, or braised for increased tenderness. Grain (meat fibre) is very apparent in flank steaks, as it comes from a well-exercised part of the cow, and many chefs cut across the grain to make the meat tenderer. It is frequently used in Asian cuisine, often sold in Chinese markets as "stir-fry beef".