Quick and Flavorful Beef Black Pepper Udon
If you’re searching for a quick and delightful meal that will satisfy your taste buds, look no further than Quick and Flavorful Beef Black Pepper Udon. This dish combines tender beef slices with chewy udon noodles, all enveloped in a rich black pepper sauce, making it the perfect go-to recipe for busy weeknights. In under 30 minutes, you can serve up a comforting bowl that feels like a treat better than takeout! Plus, its versatility allows for easy customization based on your pantry staples. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or entertaining guests, this flavorful noodle bowl is sure to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz flank, skirt, or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 2 (7 oz) packs cooked or frozen udon noodles
- 1 tbsp vegetable or avocado oil
- ½ small onion, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp water (slurry)
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Thinly slice the beef against the grain and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin, sugar, black pepper, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned beef for about 2–3 minutes until browned; remove from the pan.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and onion for about 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add udon noodles and prepared sauce to the skillet; toss gently to combine while heating through.
- Return seared beef to the pan; mix well until heated through and coated in sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg