Description
Savor the rich flavors of tender steak combined with garlic butter and savory sauces in this quick and easy Lightning Noodles recipe. Perfectly seared flank steak tossed with ramen noodles and a delicious blend of garlic, soy, oyster sauce, and a hint of spice makes this Asian-inspired dish an irresistible main course that comes together in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Coating
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
Noodles
- 8 oz ramen noodles (discard seasoning)
Sauce and Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Steak: Toss the thinly sliced steak with cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl until the pieces are well coated. Set aside to allow the coating to adhere.
- Cook Noodles: Boil the ramen noodles according to package instructions without adding the seasoning packets. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- Sear Steak: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Lay the steak slices in a single layer and sear for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic in Butter: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet and allow it to melt. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Create Sauce: Add the low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine the ingredients thoroughly and let the sauce simmer gently for one minute to blend flavors.
- Combine and Toss: Return the seared steak to the skillet, along with the drained noodles. Toss everything together carefully to ensure the steak and noodles are evenly coated with the garlic butter sauce and heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, top with sliced green onions and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately for optimal freshness and flavor.
Notes
- For added veggies, stir in sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers along with the noodles for extra nutrition and color.
- This dish is best served immediately to enjoy the freshest flavor and perfect texture of the noodles and steak.
- To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute unsalted butter with additional vegetable oil or a vegan butter alternative.
