Crack Sauce Steak with Ginger Noodles

Sear the Steak

1. 01

   Heat a large skillet over high heat with a thin layer of neutral oil.
2. 02

   Season the steak generously with salt and black pepper.
3. 03

   Place the steak in the pan and do not move it until a deep crust forms.
4. 04

   Flip and sear the second side until medium rare, about 130–135°F internal temperature.
5. 05

   Remove steak to rest, leaving all fat and fond in the pan.
6. 06

   Medium rare is recommended, but cook to your preference.
   

Make the Crack Sauce

1. 07

   Turn the heat off.
2. 08

   While the pan is still hot, add fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, minced garlic, and chili flakes.
3. 09

   Stir quickly until emulsified, then set aside.
   

Build the Ginger Noodles

1. 10

   Return the pan to high heat and add sliced onion, carrots, and green beans.
2. 11

   Cook until onions and carrots soften and beans blister slightly.
3. 12

   Add ginger, garlic, and scallion whites and cook for 15–30 seconds.
4. 13

   Add fish sauce, soy sauce, and black pepper and stir another 15–30 seconds until very fragrant.
   
5. 14

   Add rice noodles and chicken stock, pressing noodles down to submerge.
6. 15

   Simmer 3–4 minutes until noodles soften, tossing gently. Noodles should be aromatic and savory, not saucy.
7. 16

   Turn off heat and fold in scallion greens.
   

Slice & Assemble

1. 17

   Slice the rested steak against the grain at a 45-degree angle.
2. 18

   Plate ginger noodles first.
3. 19

   Lay sliced steak over the top.
4. 20

   Drizzle a bit of the crack sauce over the steak or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.
5. 21

   Finish with sliced green onions and extra lime if desired.