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Simple Black Pepper Beef Udon

  • Author: Louna
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (with modifications)

Description

A comforting, flavorful dish combining marinated beef with chewy udon noodles, enhanced with black pepper sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 2 packs udon noodles
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 white onion, sliced
  • Salt to taste
  • Sugar to taste
  • 200 g fresh beef, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove minced garlic (for marinating)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for marinating)
  • 1 teaspoon oyster sauce (for marinating)
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese white rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch or potato starch plus water (for marinating)
  • 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce (for black pepper sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (for black pepper sauce)
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons water (for black pepper sauce)
  • 1/2 teaspoon potato starch (for black pepper sauce)
  • Chinese cabbage or other leafy greens (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade by whisking together minced garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch slurry. Coat the beef slices and let marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Cook udon noodles in a large pot of boiling water for 1-2 minutes until slightly loosened. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a hot wok, add oil, minced garlic, and sliced onion, stirring until translucent. Add marinated beef and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned.
  4. For the black pepper sauce, mix dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, and water in a bowl, then add to the wok. Stir until the sauce thickens.
  5. Add cooked udon noodles and optional greens to the wok, tossing everything together until well-coated with sauce. Serve hot.

Notes

For added flavor, garnish with green onions or sesame seeds. Customize the recipe by adding your choice of vegetables.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 56g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: black pepper beef, udon noodles, Asian recipe, stir-fry, quick dinner