Description
Simple Black Pepper Beef Udon is a quick and satisfying dish that brings together tender beef, chewy udon noodles, and a rich black pepper sauce in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this stir-fry is bursting with bold flavors and delightful textures. Whether enjoyed for lunch or dinner, this easy beef udon recipe will impress everyone at your table. Customize it with your favorite vegetables to make it even more versatile!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packs udon noodles
- 200 g fresh beef, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 white onion, sliced
- Chinese cabbage (or any leafy green)
- Soy sauce
- Oyster sauce
- Dark soy sauce
- Fresh ground black pepper
- Sesame oil
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch slurry. Coat the beef slices in this mixture and let them marinate for 10 minutes.
- Cook the udon noodles: Boil the udon noodles for 1–2 minutes until slightly loosened. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the black pepper sauce: Mix leftover marinade with dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, pepper, water, and potato starch.
- Stir-fry: Heat a wok over medium-high heat with oil. Stir-fry garlic and onions until soft. Add marinated beef and cook until browned; then add the black pepper sauce until thickened.
- Combine: Add cooked udon noodles and chopped cabbage to the wok; stir well to coat everything evenly before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 78g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg