Thekitchn iconThekitchnAug 30, 2026

“Flank Steak’s More Flavorful Cousin”: Butchers Agree This Is the Best Beef Cut You Can Buy at the Grocery Store

It's one of those lesser-known cuts that flies under the radar while cuts like ribeye and filet mignon get all the glory. Butchers have known about it for ages, though, which is exactly why it's earned the nickname "the butcher's cut." Here's why it's my new favorite cut of steak.

“Flank Steak’s More Flavorful Cousin”: Butchers Agree This Is the Best Beef Cut You Can Buy at the Grocery Store

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It's one of those lesser-known cuts that flies under the radar while cuts like ribeye and filet mignon get all the glory.

Butchers have known about it for ages, though, which is exactly why it's earned the nickname "the butcher's cut." Here's why it's my new favorite cut of steak.

If you've never heard of bavette steak, you're not alone.

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It's one of those lesser-known cuts that flies under the radar while cuts like ribeye and filet mignon get all the glory. Butchers have known about it for ages, though, which is exactly why it's earned the nickname "the butcher's cut." Here's why it's my new favorite cut of steak. If you've never heard of bavette steak, you're not alone.

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If you've never heard of bavette steak, you're not alone.

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