Description
Quick and Flavorful Beef Black Pepper Udon is your go-to recipe for a satisfying weeknight meal that comes together in under 30 minutes. With tender beef, chewy udon noodles, and a bold black pepper sauce, this dish promises to tantalize your taste buds without requiring hours in the kitchen. Perfect for busy families or anyone craving comforting Asian-inspired flavors, this one-skillet wonder makes cleanup a breeze. Customize it with seasonal vegetables or switch proteins to suit your preferences for a versatile dinner option that rivals takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz flank, skirt, or sirloin steak (thinly sliced)
- 2 (7 oz) packs 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: Sliced scallions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain and season lightly with salt and pepper. Toss with soy sauce and cornstarch if desired.
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, black pepper, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry; whisk until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and sear until browned; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add udon noodles and prepared sauce; toss until well combined and heated through.
- Return beef to the pan; toss to combine. Serve immediately garnished with scallions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg