Quick and Flavorful Beef Black Pepper Udon
Discover the ultimate weeknight dinner with our Quick and Flavorful Beef Black Pepper Udon. This delectable dish combines tender beef, chewy udon noodles, and a rich black pepper sauce for a bold flavor that rivals any takeout. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for busy evenings or last-minute gatherings. With minimal cleanup required thanks to the one-skillet method, you can enjoy more time with family while savoring this comforting meal. Customize it by swapping in your favorite proteins or veggies, making it a versatile staple for any home cook.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 (7 oz) packs 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 oyster sauce
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Thinly slice the beef against the grain and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, black pepper, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef for 3-4 minutes until browned; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and onion until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add udon noodles and prepared sauce; toss to combine and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
- Return beef to skillet, mix well to coat in sauce, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg