Shaking Beef and Udon
Shaking Beef and Udon
Ingredients
For the Beef Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Udon and Stir-fry
- 18 ounces udon noodles, fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, sliced, then minced
- 1 yellow onion, medium, thinly sliced
- 6 ounces Chinese broccoli, chopped into 2-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 cup water, or beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water, for slurry
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the thinly sliced beef with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Mix thoroughly by hand until the beef is evenly coated. Set aside to marinate while you prepare other ingredients.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the udon noodles and cook according to package instructions until tender, typically 2-3 minutes for fresh or frozen. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Prepare the vegetables: thinly slice the yellow onion, chop the Chinese broccoli into 2-inch pieces, and mince the 3 cloves of garlic.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until cooked through and slightly browned. Remove the cooked beef from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same pan. Add the minced garlic and sliced onions. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the onions begin to soften. Add the chopped Chinese broccoli and continue to stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until it is tender-crisp.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
To the pan with the vegetables, add 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 cup water (or beef broth). Stir to combine all the ingredients and bring to a simmer.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water to create a slurry. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce in the pan, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Return the cooked udon noodles and the cooked beef to the pan with the sauce and vegetables. Toss everything together vigorously to ensure the noodles, beef, and vegetables are well coated with the savory sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Transfer the shaking beef and udon to serving dishes. Garnish generously with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Shaking Beef and Udon
For the Beef Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Udon and Stir-fry
- 18 ounces udon noodles, fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, sliced, then minced
- 1 yellow onion, medium, thinly sliced
- 6 ounces Chinese broccoli, chopped into 2-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 cup water, or beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water, for slurry
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the thinly sliced beef with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Mix thoroughly by hand until the beef is evenly coated. Set aside to marinate while you prepare other ingredients.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the udon noodles and cook according to package instructions until tender, typically 2-3 minutes for fresh or frozen. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Prepare the vegetables: thinly slice the yellow onion, chop the Chinese broccoli into 2-inch pieces, and mince the 3 cloves of garlic.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until cooked through and slightly browned. Remove the cooked beef from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same pan. Add the minced garlic and sliced onions. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the onions begin to soften. Add the chopped Chinese broccoli and continue to stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until it is tender-crisp.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
To the pan with the vegetables, add 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 cup water (or beef broth). Stir to combine all the ingredients and bring to a simmer.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water to create a slurry. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce in the pan, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Return the cooked udon noodles and the cooked beef to the pan with the sauce and vegetables. Toss everything together vigorously to ensure the noodles, beef, and vegetables are well coated with the savory sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Transfer the shaking beef and udon to serving dishes. Garnish generously with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving.