Steakhouse Mac and Cheese Ramen

Ingredients

• 7 oz NY strip steak (Pat dry before seasoning; use a 6–8 oz steak.)
• 1 tsp Salt (Season both sides of the steak.)
• 1 tsp Black pepper (Season both sides of the steak.)
• Garlic powder (The transcript says to season the steak with garlic powder, but no amount is provided; add to taste.)
• 1 tbsp Canola oil (For searing the steak.)
• 1 pack Otoki Mac & Cheese Ramen (Use the included noodles and cheese powder packet.)
• 2 cups Water (Used to cook the ramen; reserve a little pasta water before straining.)
• 3.5 oz Cheddar cheese (Shredded; the source gives a range of 3–4 oz.)
• 1.5 oz Parmesan cheese (Shredded; the source gives a range of 1–2 oz.)
• Breadcrumbs (For topping, to taste.)
• Green onion (For topping, sliced, to taste.)

Steps

1. 1

   Pat the NY strip steak completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with the salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

2. 2

   Heat the canola oil in a sturdy skillet or pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Place the steak fat-cap-side down and sear for about 3 minutes, allowing the fat to render and brown without moving the steak unnecessarily.

3. 3

   Turn the steak and sear the other side for about 3 minutes, or until deeply browned and cooked to medium-rare. For the most reliable result, aim for an internal temperature of about 125–130°F / 52–54°C before resting.

4. 4

   Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5–10 minutes so the juices redistribute while you prepare the ramen.

5. 5

   Pour the water into the same pot or skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring the water to a simmer.

6. 6

   Add the Otoki Mac & Cheese Ramen noodles and simmer for about 5 minutes, or until tender. Stir occasionally so the noodles cook evenly.

7. 7

   Before draining, reserve a small amount of the cooking water. Strain the noodles thoroughly and return them to the pot.

8. 8

   Add a splash of the reserved pasta water, the ramen cheese powder, and the shredded cheddar. Stir over low heat until the cheese melts and coats the noodles in a creamy sauce. Add more pasta water a little at a time if needed to loosen the sauce.

9. 9

   Stir in the shredded Parmesan until incorporated. Taste and adjust the consistency with another small splash of pasta water if the sauce is too thick.

10. 10

    Slice the rested steak against the grain into thin strips. Spoon the cheesy ramen into a bowl and arrange the steak over the top.

11. 11

    Finish with breadcrumbs and sliced green onion, then serve immediately while the ramen and cheese sauce are hot.

Notes

The source describes this as a dinner that comes together in about 20 minutes. Cooking time for the steak may vary with thickness; use an instant-read thermometer for the desired doneness. Reserve pasta water before draining because it helps emulsify and loosen the cheese sauce.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• one-pot
• ramen
• steak
• cheesy
• quick dinner
• American
• 20-minute meal