Description

Quick and Flavorful Beef Black Pepper Udon is the ultimate weeknight dinner that combines tender beef with chewy udon noodles in a rich black pepper sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish offers a delightful balance of savory flavors that will make your taste buds dance. Perfect for busy evenings or cozy family meals, you can customize it with your favorite vegetables or swap out the beef for chicken or turkey. The best part? Everything is cooked in one skillet, making cleanup a breeze. Enjoy this restaurant-quality meal right at home!

Ingredients

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8 oz flank, skirt, or sirloin steak (thinly sliced)
2 packs (7 oz each) 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

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Instructions

Thinly slice the beef against the grain and season with salt and pepper. Toss with soy sauce and cornstarch if desired.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, black pepper, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry; set aside.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef slices and sear until browned; remove from pan.
In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and sliced onion until fragrant.
Add udon noodles and prepared sauce to the skillet; toss until heated through.
Return seared beef to the skillet and mix well before serving with optional toppings.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Stir-frying
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 60mg