What is Flat iron steak called in Mexico?

In Mexico, Flat iron steak is known as Filete de paleta.

What is Flat iron steak called in Argentina?

In Argentina, Flat iron steak is known as Paleta mariposa.

What is Flat iron steak called in Spain?

In Spain, Flat iron steak is known as Filete de paleta.

What is Flat iron steak called in Brazil?

In Brazil, Flat iron steak is known as Bife de paleta.

What is Flat iron steak called in Germany?

In Germany, Flat iron steak is known as Flat-Iron-Steak.

What is Flat iron steak called in Italy?

In Italy, Flat iron steak is known as Polpa di spalla.

What part of the beef does Flat iron steak come from?

Flat iron steak comes from the Chuck section of the beef.

Flat iron steak

Beef · Chuck

Grill

Also called

🇲🇽🇪🇸Filete de paleta🇦🇷Paleta mariposa🇧🇷Bife de paleta🇮🇹Polpa di spalla🇩🇪Flat-Iron-Steak

The flat iron is cut from the top blade muscle of the chuck, separated from the tough connective tissue running through the center. It is one of the most tender cuts on the animal and has a rich, beefy flavor with good marbling. Best cooked quickly over high heat to medium-rare and sliced against the grain.

Names by country

Country	Name	Notes
🇺🇸United States	Flat iron steakprimary
🇬🇧United Kingdom	Flat iron steak	Also known as butler's steak or feather blade steak in the UK
🇲🇽Mexico	Filete de paleta
🇦🇷Argentina	Paleta mariposa
🇪🇸Spain	Filete de paleta
🇧🇷Brazil	Bife de paleta
🇮🇹Italy	Polpa di spalla
🇩🇪Germany	Flat-Iron-Steak	Loanword now standard in German butcher shops; sometimes called 'Schaufelstück'.

Similar cuts

Denver steakapproximate

Both are tender chuck cuts identified by US butchers in the 2000s — flat iron is from the top blade (above the chuck), Denver is from the under-blade. Comparable in tenderness and flavour.

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Secreto ibéricoapproximate

Both are hidden, unexpectedly tender and well-marbled cuts — secreto from the pork shoulder blade and flat iron from the beef chuck blade — suited to quick, high-heat cooking.

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