Description
This quick and flavorful Beef Black Pepper Udon is ready in under 30 minutes! Tender beef, chewy noodles, and a bold pepper sauce make it the ultimate weeknight comfort dish.
Ingredients
For the Stir-Fry:
8 oz beef sirloin, flank, or skirt steak, thinly sliced against the grain
2 portions (about 14 oz total) cooked or frozen udon noodles
1 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or avocado)
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ small onion, sliced
Optional: sliced green onions or sesame seeds for topping
For the Sauce:
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin if vegetarian)
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp water (slurry for thickening)
1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (or more to taste)
½ tsp sesame oil
Optional: 1 tbsp rice vinegar or Shaoxing wine for depth
Instructions
Prep the Beef – Slice beef thinly, season with salt and pepper. Optional: toss with 1 tsp cornstarch and a splash of soy sauce for extra tenderness.
Make the Sauce – Whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, cornstarch slurry, sesame oil, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
Cook the Beef – Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear beef until browned and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Sauté Aromatics – Add garlic and onion to the same skillet. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Add Noodles & Sauce – Stir in cooked udon noodles and pour the sauce over. Toss to coat. Return beef to the skillet and stir-fry until everything is hot and glossy.
Serve – Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds and enjoy immediately.
Notes
For best results, use fresh or frozen udon noodles (not dried).
Add veggies like bell peppers, mushrooms, or broccoli for extra nutrition.
Swap beef for chicken, shrimp, or tofu for variety.
If reheating, add a splash of water or broth to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg