Teriyaki Beef Udon Noodles
Thin strips of tender beef in a sweet-savory teriyaki sauce with chewy udon noodles, bell pepper, and onion.
- Time
- 25 min
- Serving
- 713 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $6.16
- Protein
- 39 g
Ingredients
- 1 Udon noodlespack 300 g ≈ $2.80Not in every store: Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Target, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Whole Foods 100 g
- 2 Beef tenderloinpack 500 g ≈ $20.00Not in every store: Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Target, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Whole Foods 120 g
- 3 Bell peppers≈ $6.00 per kg 60 g
- 4 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 40 g
- 5 Teriyaki sauce 30 ml
- 6 Sesame seeds 3 g
- 7 Sunflower oil 8 ml
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Slice the beef2 thinly against the grain, cut the bell3 pepper into matchsticks, and slice the onion4 into 1cm semi-circles.
Cook the udon1 noodles for 3–4 minutes per package instructions, drain, and rinse briefly with warm water.
Heat oil in a wide skillet over high heat, sear the beef2 for 2–3 minutes until golden, then remove to a plate.
In the same skillet, sauté the onion4 and bell3 pepper for 3 minutes over medium heat until softened.
Return the beef2 to the skillet, pour in the teriyaki sauce, add the udon1, and toss for 1–2 minutes until the noodles are heated through and coated.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve hot.
Tips
- Why it works
- Slice beef thinly so it cooks fast and stays tender; thick slices will turn chewy. Use high heat to sear the outside without overcooking the inside.
- Substitutions
- Replace udon with 80g spaghetti if unavailable, but cook it 1 minute less. Skip sesame seeds and use 1 tsp poppy seeds instead for a neutral crunch.
- Common mistakes
- Overcooking the beef makes it rubbery. Check when edges are golden but centers are still pink. Sauce too thin? Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1 minute.
- Storing and reheating
- Eat fresh or store for 2 days in the fridge; reheat in a pan with 1 tbsp water for 2 minutes. Freezes poorly. Sauce turns watery.
- Serve with
- Pair with steamed edamame and a cold beer for a casual lunch. Serve in a bowl with chopsticks for easy eating.
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