Seared Steak with Sesame Noodle Salad Is The Perfect Weeknight Dinner

Ree Drummond
pioneer woman seared steak with sesame noodle salad
Easy Seared Steak with Sesame Noodle SaladAntonis Achilleos

Yields: 4-6 servings

Prep Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp.

    Kosher salt, plus more to taste

  • 8 oz.

    spaghetti or other thin noodles

  • 5 tbsp.

    vegetable oil

  • 6 tbsp.

    low-sodium soy sauce

  • 3

    cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 1/2 tbsp.

    rice vinegar

  • 1 1/2 tbsp.

    toasted sesame oil

  • 1 tbsp.

    sugar

  • 1/4 tsp.

    red pepper flakes

  • 1

    10-ounce package shredded red cabbage

  • 1/2

    English cucumber, cut into thin matchsticks (about 1 cup)

  • 4

    boneless strip steaks (about 1/2 inch thick; 2 1/4 pounds total)

  • 1 tsp.

    black pepper

  • 2

    scallions, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions, then drain.

  2. Meanwhile, whisk 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, the soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar and red pepper flakes in a large bowl.

  3. Add the cooked pasta, cabbage and cucumber to the bowl and toss to coat in the dressing. Set aside.

  4. For the steaks: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Season the steaks on both sides with the salt and pepper. Add 2 steaks to the hot skillet and place another heavy skillet or a dutch oven on top; cook about 30 seconds.

  5. Remove the top skillet and continue to cook the steaks until browned and crusty, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the steaks, then weigh them down again. Cook for another 30 seconds, then remove the weight and cook until browned, about 2 minutes for medium to medium-rare.

  6. Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and let rest. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 2 steaks. Slice the steaks. Serve with the sesame noodles and sprinkle with the scallions.

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