Description
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with Quick and Flavorful Beef Black Pepper Udon, a dish designed for those busy weeknights when you crave something delicious without the fuss. This recipe features tender slices of beef and chewy udon noodles enveloped in a savory black pepper sauce, delivering restaurant-quality flavor in under 30 minutes. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends, this dish allows for customization with your favorite vegetables or spice levels. With minimal cleanup thanks to the one-pan cooking method, you’ll be left with more time to enjoy your meal.
Ingredients
- 8 oz flank, skirt, or sirloin steak (thinly sliced)
- 2 packs (7 oz each) cooked or frozen udon noodles
- 1 tbsp vegetable 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
- Optional toppings: sliced scallions, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Thinly slice the beef and season with salt and pepper. Optionally toss with soy sauce and cornstarch.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, black pepper, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef until browned. Remove from pan.
- Sauté garlic and onion in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Add udon noodles and sauce mixture to the skillet; toss to combine and heat through.
- Return beef to the pan; mix well until heated and coated in sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for added nutrition. Adjust the amount of black pepper based on your spice preference.