Easy Black Pepper Beef Udon Noodles in 15 Minutes Recipe
Enjoy a quick and flavorful meal with these Easy Black Pepper Beef Udon Noodles, ready in just 15 minutes. This Japanese-fusion dish features thin, tender shabu shabu beef and thick, chewy udon noodles tossed in a bold, savory sauce with aromatic black pepper and fresh greens. Perfect for a speedy lunch or dinner, it uses simple pantry ingredients to deliver restaurant-quality taste without the fuss.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Quick Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Japanese-Fusion
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 200g fresh udon noodles
- 100g shabu shabu beef
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsps black pepper
- 1 cup water
- Handful of chye sim or leafy greens
- 2 tsps cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions, minced garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and onions begin to soften.
- Sear the Beef: Add the shabu shabu beef slices to the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the beef is no longer pink but still tender.
- Build the Sauce: Add dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, tomato paste, and black pepper to the pan. Stir well to coat the beef, then pour in the water to form a rich, savory sauce.
- Incorporate the Udon: Gently add udon noodles into the sauce, using a spatula to separate the noodles until fully submerged. Allow the sauce to come to a steady boil.
- Add Greens and Thicken: Toss in the chye sim or leafy greens and let them wilt in the hot sauce. Gradually stir in the cornstarch slurry until the sauce thickens to your liking. Serve immediately.
Notes
- If fresh udon noodles are unavailable, frozen udon can be used; boil an extra minute to separate noodles.
- Substitute chye sim with bok choy or baby spinach if desired.
- Use freshly cracked black pepper for the best aromatic flavor.
- Do not overcook the thinly sliced beef to maintain tenderness.
Keywords: Black Pepper Beef, Udon Noodles, Quick Dinner, Japanese Fusion, Stir-fry Beef, Easy Noodle Recipe, Weeknight Dinner
