Here’s a quick and indulgent recipe for Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles—tender steak, garlicky butter sauce, and noodles ready in a flash.
Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles
Servings: 2–3
Ingredients
- 8 oz steak (ribeye, sirloin, or your choice), thinly sliced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 8 oz noodles (spaghetti, linguine, or instant ramen for quick version)
- ¼ cup beef broth or water
- 1 tsp soy sauce (optional, for umami)
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley or green onions, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook noodles
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook steak
- Season steak slices with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear steak 2–3 minutes per side until browned but still tender. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make garlic butter sauce
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add beef broth (or water) and soy sauce if using; simmer 1–2 minutes.
- Combine noodles and steak
- Toss cooked noodles and seared steak in the garlic butter sauce.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes if desired. Heat 1–2 minutes until everything is coated and warm.
- Serve
- Plate noodles and garnish with parsley or green onions.
- Add grated Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.
Pro Tips
- Tender steak: Slice against the grain for the most tender bites.
- Quick version: Use leftover steak or thinly sliced roast beef to speed up cooking.
- Extra flavor: Add mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers to the skillet when cooking garlic.
- Creamy option: Stir in 2–3 tbsp heavy cream at the end for a rich, creamy sauce.
If you want, I can also provide a one-pan version that cooks the noodles right in the garlic butter sauce with the steak for an even faster, mess-free meal.
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