Easily one of my favorite cuts of meat to cook over a wood fire. The flat iron steak is an impossibly tender and forgiving cut that comes from the “usually tough” chuck shoulder.

This delicious Southwest seasoning works well with a hardwood smoke like Mesquite, Hickory, or Oak. If you don’t have access to a hardwood, you will still get good results with any fruit wood.

Tip: Although we should always try to gather the freshest ingredients, a vacuum packed steak with a long shelf life will actually get more tender as it approaches the sell date.

Serves (1.5 pound flat iron steak serves 2-3)

For another delicious steak recipe, try my Perfect Campfire Ribeye