Beef Udon
Thick, chewy udon noodles served in a rich beef broth with tender sliced beef and fresh garnishes. A comforting Japanese noodle dish ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 4 cups beef stock
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sake
- 1 tsp dashi powder
- ½ lb beef sirloin or ribeye
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 10 oz udon noodles, fresh or frozen
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- ¼ sheet nori, shredded
- ½ tsp sesame seeds
- ¼ oz bonito flakes
Instructions
- 1
Slice beef thinly against the grain. Combine soy sauce and mirin in a bowl.
- 2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef until browned, about 1-2 minutes per side. Toss with soy-mirin mixture and set aside.
- 3
Heat beef stock in a pot over medium heat. Add dashi powder, soy sauce, mirin, and sake. Stir until combined.
- 4
Simmer broth for 5 minutes to let flavors meld.
- 5
Cook udon noodles according to package directions. Drain and divide between two bowls.
- 6
Ladle hot broth over noodles. Top with sliced beef and its juices.
- 7
Garnish with green onions, nori, sesame seeds, and bonito flakes. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- large pot
- wooden spoon
- tongs
- ladle
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- small mixing bowl
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