Creamy Kimchi Beef Udon
Creamy Kimchi Beef Udon
Ingredients
For the Tofu Cream Sauce
- 12 ounces firm tofu
- 2 cups unsweetened soy milk
- 4 tablespoons low sugar gochujang
For the Kimchi Beef Topping
- 2 pounds 96% lean ground beef
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 12 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 cup kimchi, chopped
- 4 teaspoons soy sauce
- cooking spray, as needed
For the Udon and Garnish
- 4 servings udon noodles, fresh
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- scallions, for garnish, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Tofu Cream Sauce: Break 12 ounces of firm tofu into a blender cup. Add 2 cups of unsweetened soy milk and 4 tablespoons of low sugar gochujang to the blender cup. Blend the mixture until completely smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Cook the Kimchi Beef Topping: Over medium heat in a large skillet, spray with cooking spray. Add 2 pounds of 96% lean ground beef to the skillet. Cook the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon or chopsticks, until browned.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Add 1 cup of diced onion, 12 cloves of minced garlic, and 1 cup of chopped kimchi to the skillet with the beef. Add 4 teaspoons of soy sauce. Continue to cook and stir until the aromatics are fragrant and the mixture is well combined. Transfer the kimchi beef mixture to a separate plate and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Cook the Udon Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 4 servings of udon noodles to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Combine Udon with Tofu Cream Sauce: Over low heat, pour the blended tofu cream sauce into a clean large skillet. Allow the sauce to bubble gently; be careful not to overcook the tofu cream. Drain the cooked udon noodles and add them directly into the skillet with the tofu cream sauce. Toss the udon noodles with tongs or chopsticks to ensure every strand is evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Season and Serve: Season the udon and sauce mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the creamy udon into individual bowls. Top each serving with the prepared kimchi beef mixture. Garnish with chopped scallions for color and enjoy immediately.
⏱️ 5 min
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Creamy Kimchi Beef Udon
For the Tofu Cream Sauce
- 12 ounces firm tofu
- 2 cups unsweetened soy milk
- 4 tablespoons low sugar gochujang
For the Kimchi Beef Topping
- 2 pounds 96% lean ground beef
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 12 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 cup kimchi, chopped
- 4 teaspoons soy sauce
- cooking spray, as needed
For the Udon and Garnish
- 4 servings udon noodles, fresh
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- scallions, for garnish, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Tofu Cream Sauce: Break 12 ounces of firm tofu into a blender cup. Add 2 cups of unsweetened soy milk and 4 tablespoons of low sugar gochujang to the blender cup. Blend the mixture until completely smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Cook the Kimchi Beef Topping: Over medium heat in a large skillet, spray with cooking spray. Add 2 pounds of 96% lean ground beef to the skillet. Cook the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon or chopsticks, until browned.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Add 1 cup of diced onion, 12 cloves of minced garlic, and 1 cup of chopped kimchi to the skillet with the beef. Add 4 teaspoons of soy sauce. Continue to cook and stir until the aromatics are fragrant and the mixture is well combined. Transfer the kimchi beef mixture to a separate plate and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Cook the Udon Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 4 servings of udon noodles to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Combine Udon with Tofu Cream Sauce: Over low heat, pour the blended tofu cream sauce into a clean large skillet. Allow the sauce to bubble gently; be careful not to overcook the tofu cream. Drain the cooked udon noodles and add them directly into the skillet with the tofu cream sauce. Toss the udon noodles with tongs or chopsticks to ensure every strand is evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Season and Serve: Season the udon and sauce mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the creamy udon into individual bowls. Top each serving with the prepared kimchi beef mixture. Garnish with chopped scallions for color and enjoy immediately.
⏱️ 5 min