Description
A delicious and hearty Garlic Butter Steak served over tender egg noodles, paired with a fresh and vibrant spinach salad dressed in tangy balsamic vinaigrette. This quick and easy meal combines savory flavors and fresh ingredients for a satisfying dinner perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Garlic Butter Steak with Egg Noodles
- 1 lb (450g) sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 8 oz (225g) egg noodles
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For the Spinach Salad
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Egg Noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package instructions until they are al dente. Drain the noodles and set them aside.
- Cook the Steak: Season the sliced sirloin steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak slices and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your desired level of doneness. Remove the steak from the skillet and set it aside.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter and minced garlic to the same skillet. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Return the cooked steak to the skillet and toss to coat it thoroughly with the garlic butter sauce. Remove the skillet from heat.
- Combine with Egg Noodles: Add the cooked egg noodles to the skillet with the steak and garlic butter sauce. Toss everything together to ensure the noodles and steak are well coated with the flavorful sauce. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Prepare the Spinach Salad: In a large bowl, combine the fresh baby spinach, thinly sliced red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle this dressing over the salad and toss to combine evenly.
- Serve: Plate the garlic butter steak and egg noodles alongside the fresh spinach salad. Serve immediately and enjoy your balanced and flavorful meal!
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor in the garlic butter sauce.
- Adjust the steak cooking time depending on your preferred doneness (e.g., rare, medium, well done).
- For a low-fat alternative, reduce the butter or substitute with olive oil in the sauce.
- Make sure to salt the pasta water well to enhance the flavor of the noodles.
- If you prefer, add a squeeze of lemon juice to the salad for an extra fresh zing.
