Description
Whip up a delicious weeknight dinner with Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles! This easy and flavorful recipe features tender, marinated steak, garlicky butter sauce, and perfectly coated noodles. A fast and satisfying meal ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
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1 lb flank steak, sirloin, or ribeye, thinly sliced against the grain
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
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1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
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6 oz fresh or dried ramen or spaghetti noodles
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1 teaspoon grated ginger
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional but recommended)
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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3 tablespoons beef broth or water
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
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Marinate Steak: Mix steak with soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Let sit for 15–20 minutes.
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Cook Noodles: Boil noodles per package instructions. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
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Sear Steak: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in skillet. Cook steak for 3–4 minutes until browned. Set aside.
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Make Sauce Base: In same skillet, add remaining oil and butter. Sauté garlic and ginger for 1–2 minutes.
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Simmer Sauce: Add hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, and beef broth. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
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Combine: Toss noodles in sauce until well coated. Add steak and mix evenly. Thin sauce with reserved water if needed.
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Serve: Garnish with red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot!
Notes
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For extra flavor, marinate the steak longer (up to 1 hour).
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Swap out beef for chicken or tofu if preferred.
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Great with steamed veggies or a side of pickled cucumbers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion