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Quick and Flavorful Beef Black Pepper Udon

Quick and Flavorful Beef Black Pepper Udon for Busy Nights

Quick and Flavorful Beef Black Pepper Udon is a comforting meal that offers bold flavors in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 8 oz flank, skirt, or sirloin steak Thinly sliced against the grain.
  • 1 tbsp vegetable or avocado oil For searing the beef.
For the Noodles
  • 2 packs cooked or frozen udon noodles 7 oz each.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce Use hoisin for a vegetarian alternative.
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch Mixed with 3 tbsp water.
  • 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper Adjust to taste.
  • ½ tsp sesame oil For added flavor.
For the Aromatics
  • ½ small onion Thinly sliced.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced.
For the Garnish
  • sliced scallions Optional.
  • sesame seeds Optional.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Small Bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the Beef: Thinly slice the steak against the grain. Season with salt, black pepper, and optionally soy sauce and cornstarch.
  2. Mix the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. Incorporate the cornstarch slurry.
  3. Sear the Beef: Heat oil in a skillet, add beef, cook for 2-3 minutes until browned, then remove from skillet.
  4. Sauté Aromatics: Add onion and garlic to the skillet, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Combine Noodles & Sauce: Add udon noodles and sauce to skillet, toss to coat, cook for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Finish the Dish: Return beef to skillet, mix until heated through. Serve hot, garnished with scallions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use freshly cracked black pepper for the best flavor. Consider preparing the sauce and beef in advance for quicker cooking.

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