Description
Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish featuring tender flank steak, savory garlic butter sauce, and perfectly coated ramen or udon noodles. Ready in just 20 minutes, this meal is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Steak and Sauce
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Noodles and Garnish
- 2 cups cooked noodles (ramen or udon preferred)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Steak: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced flank steak and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute until it becomes fragrant but not burnt.
- Create the Sauce: Add the unsalted butter, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and ground black pepper to the skillet. Stir continuously until the butter is fully melted and the sauce components are well combined.
- Toss Noodles in Sauce: Add the cooked ramen or udon noodles to the skillet. Toss them gently to ensure the noodles are evenly coated in the garlic butter sauce.
- Combine Steak and Noodles: Return the cooked steak pieces to the skillet. Toss everything together carefully until the steak and noodles are well mixed and heated through.
- Serve: Serve the dish hot, garnished with fresh parsley for a bright flavor contrast.
Notes
- For best results, use thinly sliced flank steak to ensure quick cooking and tenderness.
- Ramen or udon noodles work best because of their texture, but any cooked noodles can be substituted.
- Do not overcook the garlic to avoid bitterness; sauté just until fragrant.
- Garnishing with fresh parsley adds color and a fresh flavor, but green onions or cilantro can be used as an alternative.
- This dish can be adjusted to taste by adding chili flakes for heat or adjusting soy sauce for saltiness.
