Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles recipe featuring tender flank steak, savory garlic butter sauce, and perfectly cooked egg noodles. This dish combines robust umami flavors with a hint of spice and sweetness, making it an ideal quick dinner for 2 to 3 servings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 8 oz flank steak, thinly sliced
Noodles
- 8 oz egg noodles or ramen noodles, cooked
Sauce and Seasonings
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Garnish
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Sear the Steak: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced flank steak and sear for 2-3 minutes until browned on all sides. Remove the steak from the skillet and set it aside to rest.
- Sauté the Garlic: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Make the Sauce: Add the red pepper flakes (if using), soy sauce, oyster sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine and cook the mixture for about 1 minute to allow the flavors to meld.
- Toss in the Noodles: Add the cooked egg noodles or ramen noodles to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat them evenly in the garlic butter sauce.
- Combine Steak and Noodles: Return the seared steak slices to the skillet. Gently stir to combine all ingredients ensuring the steak is well distributed amongst the noodles.
- Heat Through: Cook everything together for an additional 2 minutes on medium heat, allowing the steak to warm through and the noodles to absorb more sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if using. Serve immediately and enjoy your savory garlic butter steak noodles!
Notes
- You can substitute flank steak with sirloin or ribeye for a different texture and flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level or omit completely for a milder dish.
- Use fresh garlic for the best aroma and taste.
- Ensure noodles are cooked al dente before adding to the skillet to prevent overcooking.
- Oyster sauce adds depth and umami; substitute with hoisin or mushroom sauce for a vegetarian variation (omit steak accordingly).
- Serve hot and fresh for the best flavor and texture.
