Description
Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish featuring tender flank steak slices tossed with garlic butter sauce and savory seasonings, combined with tender noodles for a satisfying weeknight meal ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
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 sliced flank steak in a single layer and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the steak is browned and cooked through. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside to keep warm.
- Sauté garlic: Using the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not burnt, stirring constantly to avoid bitterness.
- Create the garlic butter sauce: Add the unsalted butter, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and ground black pepper to the skillet. Stir continuously until the butter melts completely and the sauce components are well combined, creating a rich and savory base.
- Toss noodles in sauce: Add the cooked noodles (preferably ramen or udon) to the skillet. Toss them thoroughly in the garlic butter sauce to ensure they are fully coated and warmed through.
- Combine steak and noodles: Return the cooked flank steak to the skillet with the noodles. Toss everything together gently but thoroughly, allowing the steak to reheat and the flavors to meld harmoniously.
- Garnish and serve: Plate the garlic butter steak noodles while hot and garnish generously with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and freshness. Serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- For best results, use thinly sliced flank steak to ensure quick cooking and tender texture.
- Ramen or udon noodles are recommended, but any cooked noodles can be used as a substitute.
- Adjust seasoning, particularly soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce, according to your taste preference and salt tolerance.
- Fresh parsley garnish adds a fresh herbal touch but can be omitted if unavailable.
- To make this dish gluten-free, use gluten-free soy sauce and ensure Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free.
