5 from 12 votes
Beef Yaki Udon (Japanese Stir-Fried Udon)
Beef Yaki Udon is a Japanese stir-fried noodle dish featuring tender ribeye slices and thick udon noodles tossed with vegetables and a savory sauce of soy, oyster sauce, mirin, and sesame oil. The result balances meaty richness, sweet-umami sauce flavors, and tender-crisp vegetables for a satisfying meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
241 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian, Japanese
Ingredients
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin Japanese rice wine
- 2 tablespoon water
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil toasted
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper or black pepper
Beef:
- 300 g ribeye beef thinly sliced, or sirloin
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Main:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 carrot julienned, small
- ½ cup bok choy shredded, or cabbage
- 2 green onions cut into 2" long pieces
- 3 packs udon noodles if using frozen, soak the noodles in lukewarm water until softened and pliable, then drain, fresh or frozen, 300g
Garnish:
- green onions chopped, additional
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
Make the sauce:
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, mirin, water, sugar, sesame oil and white pepper. Mix well and set aside.
Cup of Yum
Marinate the beef:
- In a bowl, combine the sliced beef with cornstarch, soy sauce and sesame oil. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.
Stir-fry:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add beef and sear for 1-2 minutes until browned.
- Add in carrots, bok choy and green onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add the softened udon noodles, toss to combine and pour in the sauce over the noodles.
- With a pair of tongs, toss everything together for about 2 minutes until well coated. If the noodles stick, add 1 tablespoon water to loosen.
- Remove from heat.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of sesame oil. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Calories
241kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
1062mg
(44%)
Potassium
326mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
3021IU
(60%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1062mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 326mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3021IU | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.