Description
Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles are a flavorful and quick Asian-inspired main course featuring tender thinly sliced flank steak, buttery garlic sauce, and perfectly cooked rice or lo mein noodles tossed in a savory soy-based sauce. This dish combines rich and savory flavors with a hint of sweetness and a touch of heat, making it an easy and satisfying dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 8 oz rice noodles or lo mein noodles
Steak and Sauce
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for searing
Garnish (Optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Red pepper flakes or chili oil for heat
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Prepare the noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain them well and set aside to keep warm while you prepare the rest of the dish.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. This sauce will provide a rich, savory coating for the noodles and steak.
- Sear the Steak: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Season the thinly sliced steak with black pepper, then quickly sear it in the hot pan for 2 to 3 minutes, until the outside is browned but the meat is still tender. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside to rest.
- Cook Garlic in Butter: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant but not browned, to infuse the butter with garlic flavor.
- Simmer the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet with the garlic butter. Allow it to simmer gently for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes glossy.
- Toss Noodles and Steak: Add the cooked noodles and seared steak back into the skillet. Toss everything together thoroughly to ensure the noodles and steak are evenly coated with the flavorful sauce. Continue cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes to heat everything through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions. For extra heat, sprinkle with red pepper flakes or drizzle with chili oil if desired. Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the steak in a mixture of soy sauce and cornstarch for 15 minutes before cooking to tenderize and enhance the meat.
- You can use any quick-cooking noodle variety such as egg noodles, rice sticks, or instant noodles as preferred.
- Add steamed broccoli, snap peas, or other crisp vegetables for a nutritious boost and added texture.
- To make this dish dairy-free, substitute butter with additional vegetable oil or a dairy-free margarine.
