Black Pepper Beef Udon Stir Fry
This quick and easy black pepper beef udon stir fry features tender beef, chewy udon noodles, crisp broccoli, and a savory garlic butter sauce with a peppery kick. It’s a bold, comforting dinner ready in just 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh or frozen udon noodles
- 8 oz beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 scallions (green onions), sliced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Optional: red chili flakes, carrots, snap peas, chicken, tofu, shrimp, gluten-free tamari
Instructions
- Slice beef thinly against the grain (about 1/4 inch thick). Chop broccoli into bite-sized florets. Mince garlic and slice scallions. If using fresh udon, gently separate noodles; if frozen, soak in warm water for 2 minutes to loosen.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, and sesame oil. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add beef in a single layer and sear for 1 minute without moving. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until browned but still juicy. Remove beef to a plate.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter, garlic, and broccoli to the pan. Stir-fry over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes until broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender and garlic is fragrant. Add a splash of water if the pan is dry.
- Increase heat to high. Add prepared udon noodles and pour in the sauce. Toss everything together until noodles are glossy and coated, about 2 minutes. Add water a tablespoon at a time if noodles stick.
- Return beef and any juices to the pan. Add sliced scallions. Toss everything to combine and heat through. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more pepper if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
For best results, use freshly ground black pepper and prep all ingredients before cooking. Sear beef in batches to avoid steaming. Adjust sauce to taste and add extra veggies or swap proteins as desired. For gluten-free, use rice noodles and tamari; for dairy-free, use plant-based butter or oil. Leftovers keep well for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 of recipe (1 bowl)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 22
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