What is bavette?

Bavette · French

A loose-grained steak from the lower belly near the flank, a French bistro classic, sometimes called flap meat.

What it tastes like

Juicy, beefy and a little chewy in a good way, with open grain that soaks up marinade.

Where you’ll see it

Steak frites at French bistros, and as bavette or flap steak at modern grills.

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