Description
Beef Black Pepper Udon is a delightful fusion of thick, chewy udon noodles and tender beef slices smothered in a luscious black pepper sauce. This dish marries bold flavors with simplicity, making it a perfect choice for family dinners or impressing guests. In just under 30 minutes, you can serve up a comforting bowl that warms the soul and satisfies cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz udon noodles
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cook udon noodles in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a hot pan over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil and sear beef slices for about 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Add minced garlic and sliced onion; stir until onions are translucent (2-3 minutes).
- Whisk together soy sauce, cornstarch mixture, sesame oil, and black pepper in a bowl; pour into the pan and stir until thickened.
- Toss in cooked udon noodles and green onions; mix gently until well-coated.
- Serve hot with extra green onions or black pepper as garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg