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Quick and Flavorful Beef Black Pepper Udon Recipe

Quick and Flavorful Beef Black Pepper Udon Recipe
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A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender beef slices and chewy udon noodles in a savory black pepper sauce, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Beef & Noodles

  • 8 oz flank, skirt, or sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 2 (7 oz) packs cooked or frozen udon noodles
  • 1 tbsp vegetable or avocado oil
  • ½ small onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • Optional: sliced scallions, sesame seeds for topping

Sauce

  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin sauce for vegetarian version)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp water (slurry)
  • 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (or more to taste)
  • ½ tsp sesame oil
  • Optional: 1 tbsp rice vinegar or Shaoxing wine

Instructions

  1. Slice and Season the Beef: Thinly slice the beef against the grain and season lightly with salt and pepper. For extra tenderness, optionally toss with 1 tsp soy sauce and 1 tsp cornstarch.
  2. Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, freshly cracked black pepper, sesame oil, and the cornstarch slurry until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Sear the Beef: Heat the vegetable or avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef slices and sear them until just browned and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
  4. Sauté Aromatics: Using the same skillet, add the minced garlic and thinly sliced onion. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  5. Add Noodles & Sauce: Add the cooked or thawed udon noodles to the skillet, then pour in the prepared sauce. Toss everything together to combine and heat through, about 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the noodles.
  6. Finish with Beef: Return the seared beef to the pan and toss everything together to reheat the beef and evenly coat it with the sauce. Serve immediately, garnished with optional sliced scallions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute oyster sauce with hoisin sauce and use firm tofu or mushrooms instead of beef.
  • Use freshly cracked black pepper for the best flavor impact.
  • If using frozen udon noodles, thaw them completely before cooking to ensure even heating.
  • Adjust black pepper quantity to your preferred spice level.
  • You can add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for additional color and nutrition.
  • Serve immediately as the noodles can become soggy if left sitting too long.

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