Description
Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles is a quick and flavorful stir-fried dish combining tender seared flank steak with egg noodles coated in a rich garlic butter sauce. This recipe balances savory, slightly sweet, and spicy notes with aromatic garlic and green onions, perfect for a satisfying meal ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak & Noodles
- 8 oz flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 8 oz egg noodles or ramen noodles, cooked according to package instructions
Sauce & Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Garnish
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the thinly sliced flank steak in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes until browned and just cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pan—cook in batches if needed. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic & Aromatics: In the same skillet with the steak drippings, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant but not browned. If desired, add the red pepper flakes and cook for another 15 seconds to release their heat.
- Build the Sauce: Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and honey to the skillet. Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Season with salt and black pepper, and simmer for 1 minute until the sauce is slightly thickened.
- Toss Noodles & Steak: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss well to coat them in the garlic butter sauce. Return the reserved steak slices and any accumulated juices to the pan. Gently toss everything together so the steak is coated evenly with the sauce.
- Garnish & Serve: Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring gently, until everything is heated through. Remove from heat and garnish generously with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if using. Serve immediately while hot for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Be sure to slice the flank steak thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Cook the steak in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure a good sear.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to preferred spice level or omit for a milder dish.
- Use fresh minced garlic for best flavor; avoid browning it to prevent bitterness.
- Choose egg noodles or ramen noodles based on preferred texture and availability.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions for added flavor and visual appeal.
