Serious Flavor Without the Serious Price Tag | Flat Iron on Kamado Joe!

Ribeye prices are climbing — but that doesn't mean you have to settle for a bad steak. MASTER YOUR GRILL: *Get my new cookbook* "The Texas Backyard Kitchen - Complete Meals from Fire to Table: https://kamadojoemasterclass.com/the-texas-backyard-kitchen/ *Get my Kamado Joe Owner's Handbook* (100+ pages of setup, maintenance, and pro techniques): https://kamadojoemasterclass.com/the-kamado-joe-owners-handbook/ I'm at Texas Beef Traders in Lakeway, Texas, with butcher Darin, and he's letting me in on the cut he recommends when you want serious flavor without the serious price tag: the flat iron steak. Cut from the blade and portioned to about 8 ounces, the flat iron is tender, deeply flavorful, and built for high heat. Darin's preferred method? A screaming-hot cast iron skillet or open flame — and on a Kamado Joe, this steak absolutely sings. If beef prices have been changing the way you shop, this is the cut you need to know. ⏱ Chapters 0:00 – Intro 0:10 – Why Beef Prices Are Changing Everything 0:22 – Inside Texas Beef Traders with Butcher Darin 0:31 – The Cut: Flat Iron Steak 0:35 – Where It Comes From on the Cow 0:46 – How It's Portioned (and Why That Matters) 0:53 – Best Cooking Method for Flat Iron 1:03 – Kamado Joe Owner's Handbook 👍 If this helped, hit like and subscribe — then go watch the Kamado Joe 101 playlist for everything you need to master your grill. 🔔 New to the channel? Subscribe for Texas BBQ made simple on the Kamado Joe — new videos every week. Austin's Kamado Joe Masterclass helps you grill better and eat better. Step-by-step BBQ tutorials built around the Kamado Joe ceramic cooker — from your first fire to competition-level cooks. 📘 MASTER YOUR GRILL: Stop guessing and start grilling with confidence. Download my Kamado Joe *Owner's Handbook* (100+ pages of setup, maintenance, and pro techniques): https://kamadojoemasterclass.com/the-kamado-joe-owners-handbook/ Watch my video about Why You Need a FireBoard Temperature Control Device here: https://youtu.be/L5ybR3GnTbQ PAID AFFILIATE LINKS Knives Zwilling Pro 8" Chef's Knife: https://amzn.to/4halBSK Zwilling Pro 4" Paring Knife: https://amzn.to/3VYVZhO Zwilling Pro 5.5" Boning Knife: https://amzn.to/4q5GzGb Dalstrong 12" Slicing Knife: https://amzn.to/42AdnNx Dalstrong 8" Butcher's Knife: https://amzn.to/3IY0ztN BBQ Tools & Supplies FireBoard 2 Drive: https://fireboardlabs.sjv.io/mOLV9q FireBoard Pro: https://fireboardlabs.sjv.io/kOyX4d FireBoard 2: https://fireboardlabs.sjv.io/OekJrN Kamado Joe Cover: https://amzn.to/46S8IrE Kamado Joe Karbon Steel Griddle: https://amzn.to/4nUe3pm SMOKEWARE Chimney Cap for Kamado Joe: https://amzn.to/42hy5BR Kamado Joe Classic: amzn.to/3MXpaNT Kamado Joe Cast-Iron Grates: amzn.to/4ehLJIP Kamado Joe Griddle Plate: amzn.to/3AYbL5e High-Heat Gloves (ULINE S-25687): https://www.uline.com/Product/ProductDetailRootItem?modelnumber=S-25687 Leather Welding Gloves: https://amzn.to/4rMWlG7 Pellet Smoke Tube (Set): https://amzn.to/4aAvR3J Kick Ash Basket: https://amzn.to/4qdnNwI Kick Ash Can: https://amzn.to/4rGjIkshttps://amzn.to/4rGjIks Karbon Steel Griddle: https://amzn.to/4nUe3pm Recipes at https://kamadojoemasterclass.com.com If you like the video let me know, and please subscribe. Thanks for watching. BUSINESS INQUIRIES: dscott@kamadojoemasterclass.com FTC Disclaimer: This video does NOT contain any paid promotion, sponsorship or endorsement. All opinions are my own. I do use affiliate links. As a customer, you do not pay any more or less because of an affiliated link. A small percentage of the sale will go to the person who generated the link. Thank you for supporting my channel. #FlatIronSteak #BudgetBBQ #KamadoJoe #TexasBBQ #SteakOnABudget #KamadoJoeMasterclass #TexasBeef #GrillMaster #CeramicGrill #BBQTips This video shows you how to prepare a delicious flat iron steak on your Kamado Joe. We'll guide you through selecting the cut, preheating your kamado grill to 500°F for direct heat, and achieving the perfect crust by grilling for 2.5 to 3 minutes per side. Learn the best way to cook steak for a perfect steak recipe every time, ideal for your next outdoor cooking adventure.