Black Pepper Beef Udon
A quick and delicious meal featuring tender beef, chewy udon noodles, and a rich black pepper sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Noodles and Beef
- 8 oz udon noodles Cook according to package instructions.
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced Slice against the grain for tenderness.
Sauce and Seasoning
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil For cooking the beef.
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce Can be substituted with hoisin sauce.
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp black pepper Adjust based on heat preference.
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook udon noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced beef sirloin and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 1 minute.
- In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and sugar.
- Pour the sauce over the beef in the pan and stir well.
- Add the cooked udon noodles to the pan, tossing everything together until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped green onions.
Notes
Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions for color. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat on the stove or microwave until warmed through.