Trust Me, This Black Pepper Beef Udon Is Easier Than It Looks!
If you’re craving a satisfying meal that comes together in no time, Trust Me, This Black Pepper Beef Udon Is Easier Than It Looks! This quick and delicious recipe features tender beef and chewy udon noodles enveloped in a mouthwatering black pepper sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, this dish is sure to impress without the fuss. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients, you can whip up an exciting stir-fry that will become a staple at your dinner table. Enjoy customizing it with various vegetables and proteins to suit your taste!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
- Udon noodles
- Fresh beef, thinly sliced
- Chinese cabbage (or any leafy green)
- Garlic, minced
- Onion, sliced
- Sesame oil
- Soy sauce
- Dark soy sauce
- Chinese white rice vinegar
- Ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together minced garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, Chinese white rice vinegar, and cornstarch slurry. Allow it to marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Cook the udon noodles in boiling water for 1–2 minutes until slightly loose but chewy; drain and set aside.
- Create the black pepper sauce by mixing marinade drippings with dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, ground black pepper, water, and potato starch.
- In a heated wok with oil, sauté garlic and onions until soft. Add marinated beef and cook until browned; pour in the black pepper sauce and heat until thickened.
- Toss cooked udon noodles and Chinese cabbage into the wok until well-coated. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg