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Quick and flavorful beef black pepper udon noodles with tender beef slices and crisp vegetables in glossy black pepper sauce served in white bowl

Quick and Flavorful Beef Black Pepper Udon

A quick and authentic beef black pepper udon recipe ready in just 25 minutes. Thick, chewy udon noodles tossed with tender marinated beef, crisp vegetables, and a bold glossy black pepper sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 –3 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 packs udon noodles fresh or frozen
  • Chinese cabbage or bok choy, napa cabbage, or spinach
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 white onion sliced
  • Salt and sugar to taste
  • 200 g fresh beef thinly sliced
Aromatic Beef Marinade:
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch slurry
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese white rice vinegar
Bold Black Pepper Sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • ½ teaspoon potato starch

Method
 

  1. Whisk garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch slurry. Coat sliced beef and marinate 10 minutes.
  2. Cook udon noodles in boiling water 1–2 minutes until chewy. Drain and set aside.
  3. Mix dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, water, and potato starch until smooth.
  4. Heat wok over medium-high. Stir-fry garlic and onion 1 minute. Add beef in single layer, cook 2–3 minutes, then stir another minute.
  5. Pour sauce into wok, stir until thick and glossy. Add udon noodles and cabbage, tossing to coat evenly. Adjust seasoning with salt and sugar.

Notes

Do not overcook udon noodles; they should remain chewy. Freshly ground black pepper is essential for bold flavor.