Description
This simple black pepper beef udon recipe delivers bold, restaurant-quality flavors in just 20 minutes. With tender marinated beef, chewy udon noodles, and a glossy black pepper sauce, it’s the ultimate comfort bowl for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packs udon noodles (fresh or frozen; substitute thick rice noodles)
- Chinese cabbage (or bok choy/napa cabbage)
- 1 tbsp fresh garlic, minced
- 1 white onion, sliced
- Salt and sugar to taste
- 200g beef, thinly sliced (sirloin or flank steak)
Beef Marinade:
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch slurry
- 1 tsp Chinese white rice vinegar
Black Pepper Sauce:
- 3 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp potato starch
Instructions
- Mix garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch slurry. Add beef, coat well, and marinate 10 minutes.
- Boil udon noodles 1–2 minutes until loosened but still chewy. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a bowl, whisk dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, water, and potato starch until smooth.
- Heat wok over medium-high. Add oil, garlic, and onions; stir-fry 30 seconds. Add beef in a single layer, sear 1 minute, then cook 2–3 minutes until browned.
- Pour in black pepper sauce. Stir until thickened, about 30 seconds. Add noodles and cabbage, tossing until coated in glossy sauce. Serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly cracked black pepper for maximum flavor. Slightly undercook noodles before stir-frying to prevent mushiness. Avoid overcrowding the wok to achieve proper sear.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: black pepper beef udon, stir fry noodles, Asian comfort food, beef udon recipe