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Freeze Meat Before Slicing

I like to use flank steak (London broil) for stir-fry dishes and fajitas. It can be difficult to cut the meat into thin, uniform slices when it’s fresh, but I’ve found it’s much faster and easier if it’s partially frozen. —Elizabeth W., Veazie, Maine

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