Description
Simple Black Pepper Beef Udon is a fast, flavorful stir-fry dish packed with tender beef, chewy udon noodles, and a bold black pepper sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this 30-minute meal delivers restaurant-style flavor with pantry-friendly ingredients.
Ingredients
Main Udon Bowl:
2 packs udon noodles (fresh or dried)
200g beef, thinly sliced (ribeye or flank steak recommended)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 white onion, sliced
Handful of Chinese cabbage (or spinach, bok choy, or broccoli)
Salt, to taste
Sugar, to taste
Beef Marinade:
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp oyster sauce
1 tsp Chinese white vinegar
1 tsp cornstarch + splash of water (slurry)
Black Pepper Sauce:
3 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp water
½ tsp potato starch
Instructions
Marinate the Beef:
In a small bowl, combine garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch slurry. Add sliced beef and toss to coat. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.Prepare the Udon:
Boil udon noodles for 1–2 minutes (or as per package instructions), drain, and set aside.Sauté Vegetables:
In a wok or large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion until soft. Add Chinese cabbage and stir-fry until wilted. Season with a pinch of salt and sugar. Remove and set aside.Cook the Beef:
In the same pan, stir-fry marinated beef until just browned (2–3 minutes). Remove and set aside.Make the Sauce:
In the same pan, stir together soy sauce, oyster sauce, pepper, water, and potato starch. Simmer on low until thickened and glossy.Combine Everything:
Add beef and udon noodles into the sauce. Toss to coat well. Add vegetables back in, toss again, and serve hot!
Notes
Freeze beef for 30 minutes before slicing—it helps achieve thin, even cuts.
Fresh ground black pepper makes a big difference in flavor—don’t skip it!
This dish is adaptable—feel free to swap in your favorite greens or proteins like chicken or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Noodles, Stir-Fry
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg