The flank steak is a beef steak cut from the abdominal muscles of the cow. A relatively long and flat cut, flank steak is used in a variety of dishes including London broil and as an alternative to the traditional skirt steak in fajitas. It can be grilled, pan-fried, broiled, or braised for increased tenderness. The cut is common in Colombia, wher... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flank_steak
A long, fibrous cut of beef which comes from an animal's lower hindquarters. Flank steak is usually tenderized by marinating, then broiled or grilled and cut thinly across the grain. Found on http://southernfood.about.com/library/info/bld_f.htm