Flank steak is a beef steak cut from the abdominal muscles of the cow. This cut is also called the London Broil due to its popularity in that city. It is a long, flat cut that runs from the rib end of the animal to the hip or rump.

Where is the flank steak located?

Flank steak is a cut of beef steak taken from the flank, which lies forward of the rear quarter of a cow, behind the plate. French butchers call it bavette, which means "bib".

What cut of steak is flank?

Flank steak comes from the cow's lower chest or abdominal muscle, and is an inexpensive, flavorful, and versatile cut of beef. It's about a foot long and one inch thick, and cooked whole rather than divided into smaller individual steaks.