Description
Simple Black Pepper Beef Udon is a delicious and quick stir-fry that combines tender beef, chewy udon noodles, and a flavorful black pepper sauce. This dish is ideal for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, providing a satisfying meal that can be easily customized with your favorite vegetables. The rich sauce clings beautifully to the noodles and beef, guaranteeing each bite is bursting with savory goodness. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe is sure to impress while being simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packs udon noodles
- 200 g fresh beef, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- Chinese cabbage (or leafy greens)
- Garlic, minced
- Dark soy sauce
- Oyster sauce
- Fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: In a bowl, mix garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch slurry. Coat the sliced beef and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- Cook the udon noodles: Boil water in a large pot and cook udon noodles for 1-2 minutes until slightly loosened. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, water, and potato starch.
- Stir-fry: Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion until softened. Add marinated beef and cook until browned (about 2-3 minutes). Pour in the sauce mixture; stir until thickened.
- Combine: Add cooked udon noodles and Chinese cabbage to the wok; toss everything together until well coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg