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Beef Yaki Udon (Stir Fried Udon Noodles)

Savory Beef Yaki Udon Stir Fried Noodles

This Beef Yaki Udon is a quick and customizable stir fry, ready in just 20 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 490
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Feel free to substitute with ground chicken, turkey, or tofu.
  • 8 ounces Udon Noodles Can be replaced with rice noodles or soba noodles.
  • 2 cups Pak Choi Bok choi or spinach are alternatives.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced fresh garlic recommended.
  • 1 cup Bean Sprouts Can substitute with chopped bell peppers or shredded carrots.
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Light Soy Sauce Tamari is a great gluten-free option.
  • 1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce Use more light soy sauce if dark soy is unavailable.
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Substitute with coconut sugar or honey.
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar White vinegar or apple cider vinegar can be used.

Equipment

  • Skillet or wok
  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare your vegetables: chop pak choi, mince garlic, and rinse bean sprouts.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauces, brown sugar, and rice vinegar.
  3. Boil water and cook udon noodles for 4-5 minutes, then drain and rinse.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add ground beef, cook for 3-4 minutes until browned.
  6. Incorporate pak choi and bean sprouts, sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
  7. Add udon noodles and sauce, toss for 1-2 minutes to combine.
  8. Stir-fry everything for an additional 2-3 minutes, keeping heat moderate.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Prep ahead to make cooking smoother, and don’t overcook the veggies for best texture.

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