Quick and Flavorful Beef Black Pepper Udon
If you’re craving a quick and delicious dinner that feels like takeout, look no further than Quick and Flavorful Beef Black Pepper Udon. This dish combines tender beef and chewy udon noodles, all enveloped in a mouthwatering black pepper sauce that you can whip up in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to make but also incredibly satisfying. With simple ingredients like garlic, soy sauce, and fresh vegetables, you can enjoy a homemade meal bursting with flavor and aroma. Customize it to your taste by adding your favorite veggies or swapping the protein, making it a versatile option for any palate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (for vegetarian version)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp water (slurry)
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the beef against the grain and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, black pepper, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear the beef until browned (about 2 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Sauté garlic and onion in the same skillet until fragrant (1–2 minutes).
- Add udon noodles and sauce to the skillet; toss to coat and heat through (2–3 minutes).
- Return beef to the pan; toss everything together until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg