Beef Yaki Udon Noodles

5 from 6 votes

Beef Yaki Udon Noodles

Beef yaki udon is a tasty noodle stir fry which you can make in less than 30 minutes. Try this easy udon recipe if you're looking for a simple Japanese dish to make with beef and noodles. You can make the entire thing in one wok for an easy dinner.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Course, Meals

Cuisine: Japanese

Keyword: one pot

Servings:

Author: Bella Bucchiotti

Equipment

Ingredients

14 Ounces udon noodles
2 sirloin steaks
8 Ounces baby bok choy sliced
½ Cup shiitake mushrooms sliced
2 carrots sliced
5 scallions cut into 2-inch strips
1 Teaspoon baking soda

For the Sauce

2 Tablespoons soy sauce dark
⅓ Cup tamari soy sauce
2 Tablespoons mirin
2 Teaspoons brown Sugar
1 Teaspoon sesame oil
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
Japanese red pickled ginger optional garnish

Instructions

Make the sauce. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk well.
Thinly slice the steak. Add to a bowl and toss with salt, pepper, baking soda, and 1 Tablespoon of the sauce.
Blanch the noodles. Add udon to hot water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse. Set aside.
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a wok. Add the veggies and stir fry for 5 minutes.
Push the veggies up the sides of the wok and add the steak in the middle. Stir fry for 2 minutes.
Add the udon and sauce to the wok and toss to coat. Cook for 5 minutes.
Garnish with red pickled ginger (optional).

Notes

Slice steak against the grain: This keeps it tender and easy to chew.
Don’t skip the noodle rinse: Rinsing removes excess starch and helps noodles stay springy. If you skip the rinse, the starchy film will make them gummy and they will stick together.
Prep all ingredients first: Stir fry moves quickly, so have everything ready to go.
Toss gently when adding noodles: Prevents breakage and helps everything coat evenly.

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