Let's get the pedantic nonsense out of the way first:
"Flat iron steak is the American name for the cut known as butlers'
steak in the U.K. and oyster blade steak in Australia and New Zealand.
It is cut with the grain, from the shoulder of the animal, producing a
cut that is flavorful, but is a bit tougher because it's not
cross-grain. This is used, in some places, as a means of selling a
less expensive steak from a more expensive animal, for example kobe
beef.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flat_iron_steak
I've decided to slow cook these steaks whole for dinner tonight but
haven't decided on what else to add to it as yet - and I would be
interested to hear of any ideas you may have.
I could do something like this, along with mashed potatos:
http://recipes.coles.com.au/recipes/3519/1930s-style-braised-beef-with-roasted-coloured-carrots/
Or possibly
http://www.taste.com.au/kitchen/recipes/savoury+steak,8902
I have most of the ingredients for both recipes.
Then again, my paddocks are full of field mushrooms right now and
maybe I should take advantage of that, especially with steak?
This looks interesting: oyster blade with red wine, mushrooms and
tarragon
http://verygoodcooking.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/alchemy-and-winter-casserole-oyster.html
Tarragon and mushrooms? I would never have thought to combine those
two together. I have tarragon in the garden, so I could try this...
but I have no red wine. Has anyone here combined tarragon and
mushrooms before, if so, did you like it?