Description
This Black Pepper Udon stir-fry is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner. Tender beef slices, chewy udon noodles, and a glossy black pepper sauce come together in under 30 minutes for a bold noodle bowl that surpasses takeout quality. Ideal for fast family meals or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
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
- Slice and Season the Beef Thinly slice the beef, lightly season with salt and pepper. Optionally, marinate with soy sauce and cornstarch.
- Mix the Sauce Combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, black pepper, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry in a bowl. Set aside.
- Sear the Beef Brown the beef slices in a skillet, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics Cook garlic and onion in the skillet until fragrant.
- Add Noodles & Sauce Add noodles and prepared sauce, tossing to combine and heat through.
- Finish with Beef Return beef to the skillet, toss until coated in sauce and heated through. Serve hot with optional toppings.
Notes
- Use fresh cracked pepper for enhanced flavor.
- Frozen udon noodles offer the best chewy texture.
- Veggie add-ins like bell peppers, mushrooms, or broccoli are great options.
- For a spicy kick, consider adding red chili flakes or sriracha.
- This dish is delicious as leftovers for lunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
