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Quick and Flavorful Beef Black Pepper Udon Recipe

Quick and Flavorful Beef Black Pepper Udon Recipe
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This Quick and Flavorful Beef Black Pepper Udon recipe combines tender slices of beef with chewy udon noodles in a savory black pepper sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it features a harmonious blend of soy and oyster sauces, garlic, and a hint of sweetness, all brought together with freshly cracked black pepper for a spicy kick.

Ingredients

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For the 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

For the 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, you can toss the beef with 1 tsp soy sauce and 1 tsp cornstarch before cooking.
  2. Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, freshly cracked black pepper, sesame oil, and the cornstarch slurry. Set this sauce mixture 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 quickly until they are just browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside to keep warm.
  4. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and thinly sliced onion. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the onions have softened slightly, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
  5. Add Noodles & Sauce: Add the cooked or frozen udon noodles to the skillet, followed by the prepared sauce. Toss everything together to combine well and heat through for about 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Finish with Beef: Return the seared beef to the pan and toss all ingredients together until everything is hot and nicely coated with the sauce. Serve immediately and garnish with optional sliced scallions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute beef with firm tofu and use hoisin sauce instead of oyster sauce.
  • If using frozen udon noodles, rinse under warm water to separate noodles before cooking.
  • You can adjust the amount of black pepper according to your spice preference.
  • Adding 1 tbsp of rice vinegar or Shaoxing wine to the sauce adds a nice depth of flavor but is optional.
  • Be sure to slice beef thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.

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Keywords: Beef Udon, Black Pepper Udon, Quick Beef Noodles, Stir-fry Udon, Asian Beef Recipe

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