Description
Simple Black Pepper Beef Udon is a quick and flavorful stir-fry that brings the essence of Asian cuisine right to your kitchen. With tender beef, chewy udon noodles, and a savory black pepper sauce, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. In just 20 minutes, you can enjoy a satisfying meal that’s both hearty and healthy. Feel free to customize with your choice of vegetables for added nutrition and flavor. Whether you’re serving it for a casual lunch or an elegant dinner party, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packs udon noodles
- 200 g fresh beef, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 white onion, sliced
- Chinese cabbage or another leafy green
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp corn starch or potato starch + water (for slurry)
- 1 tsp Chinese white rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp potato starch
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: Combine minced garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and vinegar in a bowl. Coat the beef slices and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Cook udon noodles: Boil in water for 1-2 minutes until slightly loosened; drain and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: Mix remaining marinade with dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, water, and potato starch.
- Stir-fry vegetables and beef: Heat oil in a wok; stir-fry garlic and onions until softened. Add marinated beef and cook until browned. Pour in the prepared sauce until thickened.
- Combine: Add cooked udon noodles and Chinese cabbage; toss to coat evenly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (320g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg