Simple Black Pepper Beef Udon
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors with Simple Black Pepper Beef Udon. This quick and satisfying dish features tender beef stir-fried to perfection with chewy udon noodles, all enveloped in a rich black pepper sauce. In just 20 minutes, you can bring this Asian-inspired meal to your table—perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy dinner gathering. Customize it with your favorite vegetables and enjoy a nourishing dish that’s both delicious and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 2 packs udon noodles
- 200 g fresh beef, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 white onion, sliced
- Chinese cabbage (or any leafy green)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp Chinese white rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp corn starch or potato starch + water (for slurry)
- 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, Chinese white rice vinegar, and cornstarch slurry in a bowl. Coat the sliced beef and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Cook the udon noodles: In boiling water, cook the noodles for 1-2 minutes until slightly loose. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: Mix remaining marinade with dark soy sauce, black pepper, water, and potato starch in a bowl.
- Stir-fry: Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Stir-fry garlic and onions until soft, add marinated beef and cook until browned. Pour in the sauce and stir until thickened.
- Combine: Add cooked udon noodles and Chinese cabbage to the wok. Toss well before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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