How to Use flank steak in a Sentence

flank steak

noun
  • Top with slices of flank steak (or the whole steak if this applies).
    — Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 5 June 2018
  • Pierce the flank steaks with a fork or paring knife a few times on both sides.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 12 May 2025
  • Dad showed me how to make pinwheels of flank steak, which would then be broiled.
    — Caron Golden, sandiegouniontribune.com, 12 Mar. 2018
  • Place the flank steak in a large, shallow dish and pierce it all over with a fork.
    — Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 1 May 2018
  • Even more marbled than rib-eye, and often cut from flank steak.
    — Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
  • Zinfandel and pinots work well with pork and beef, like flank steak.
    — Justin Ward, ExpressNews.com, 14 Apr. 2020
  • And if chicken’s not your thing, swap in shrimp, tofu or flank steak.
    — NBC News, 17 Jan. 2020
  • Remove the flank steaks from heat and let rest for 20 minutes.
    — San Antonio Express-News, 2 July 2018
  • The second dream was about her legs being cut into strips like pieces of flank steak.
    — Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
  • For mains, the ginger scallion steamed mahi and the wagyu flank steak are equally good.
    — Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2021
  • Skirt steak, flank steak’s more marbled cousin, comes pretty thin already.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Pops will love this sipper, either on its own or poured alongside a nice flank steak or cut of lamb.
    — Mike Richard, Men's Health, 18 Nov. 2022
  • How to butterfly a steak Lay the flank steak flat on a cutting board.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 10 Apr. 2020
  • The housemade black garlic steak sauce that comes with the flank steak is an example.
    — Georgann Yara, azcentral, 23 Feb. 2020
  • This recipe uses skirt steak, which is usually thinner than flank steak.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Most flank steak recipes require a lengthy marinating process, but not this one.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
  • For flank steak, use a sharp slicing knife or an electric knife to slice steak across the grain into very thin slices.
    — Jeanmarie Brownson, charlotteobserver, 26 June 2018
  • This juicy flank steak is seasoned with garlic, rosemary, and black pepper.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
  • This juicy flank steak is seasoned with garlic, rosemary, and black pepper.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Or perhaps the unsung flank steak would hit the spot in an unexpected way?
    — Mary Squillace, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024
  • Place the flank steak in the baggie and swoosh it around until all surface areas are coated.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2021
  • This simple flank steak can easily step in as a summer staple.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2021
  • Trim a 1 1/2-pound flank steak and place in a resealable plastic bag.
    — Atlanta Life, ajc, 12 Jan. 2018
  • Creamy panang curry is plated with thick cuts of flank steak, swirls of coconut cream, a bunch of lime leaves and crisp green beans.
    — Miguel Otárola, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The breakfast menu also offers classic egg white omelets, a grits bowl and a duck-fat poached flank steak and eggs.
    — Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
  • This easy sheet pan take on fajitas can be made with either flank steak or easier-to-find skirt steak.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 29 Sep. 2021
  • But somehow, despite grilling him like a flank steak, the internet came to feel for Zuck.
    — Emma Grey Ellis, WIRED, 11 Apr. 2018
  • There’s beef chili, rib-eye steak, beef stew, flank steak, pot roast, hamburger mac casserole, and even homemade jerky.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Cut the flank steak with the grain into 2-inch-wide pieces, then slice against the grain into 1/8-inch-thick strips.
    — Washington Post, 14 Jan. 2020
  • Rolling out a big birthday cake, the three girls wished their dad a happy 50th while their mom Siri made flank steak.
    — Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 2 July 2023

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