Udon Noodle Stir Fry Beef
Udon Noodle Stir Fry Beef
Ingredients
For the Beef Marinade
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Stir Fry Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, (optional)
For the Stir Fry
- 18 ounces udon noodles, fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, any color, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, julienned or thinly sliced with a mandolin
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 scallions, sliced, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the beef marinade: In a medium bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well to coat the beef. Set aside to marinate while you prepare other ingredients.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the stir fry sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Cook the udon noodles according to package directions. If using fresh udon, they typically only need to be boiled for 2-3 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet. Add the sliced yellow onion, bell pepper, and carrots. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Add the cooked udon noodles and pour the prepared stir fry sauce over everything. Toss well to combine and heat through, ensuring the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Serve immediately, garnished with sliced scallions and sesame seeds.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Udon Noodle Stir Fry Beef
For the Beef Marinade
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Stir Fry Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, (optional)
For the Stir Fry
- 18 ounces udon noodles, fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, any color, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, julienned or thinly sliced with a mandolin
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 scallions, sliced, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the beef marinade: In a medium bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well to coat the beef. Set aside to marinate while you prepare other ingredients.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the stir fry sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Cook the udon noodles according to package directions. If using fresh udon, they typically only need to be boiled for 2-3 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet. Add the sliced yellow onion, bell pepper, and carrots. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Add the cooked udon noodles and pour the prepared stir fry sauce over everything. Toss well to combine and heat through, ensuring the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Serve immediately, garnished with sliced scallions and sesame seeds.