The flank steak is a beef steak cut from the stomach muscles of the cow. Long and flat, the flank steak's best known application is London Broil — a misnomer, as the dish did not originate in London at all. The popularity of London broil has driven up the price of flank steak over the past few decades, but it is still one of the most affordable steaks on the market. It is substantially tougher than the loin and rib steaks, and so many recipes using it marinate the steak, or use moist cooking methods such as braising. Beef is meat obtained from a bovine. ... A steak served with a pat of butter and mushrooms A pair of ribeye steaks being grilled A steak is a slice from a larger piece of meat, usually beef. ... London Broil is a beef-based food dish that involves cooking flank or round steak close to a cooking source by way of broiling or grilling. ...