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Stir-fry Beef Udon Noodles (Yakiudon)

Try making this popular Japanese restaurant classic at home, and I guarantee you’ll want to add it to your regular rotation of nightly dinners!­
Servings 4
Author Karen @ The Tasty Bite

Ingredients

  • 2 8- oz packages fresh udon noodles
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil divided
  • 8 oz beef chuck thinly sliced
  • 1 cup napa cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 2 stalks scallions cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 2 tbsps low-sodium soy sauce or more to taste
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1/4 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce for color only, optional
  • 1 tsp mirin optional

Instructions

  • Add udon noodles to a pot of boiling water, and let it separate by themselves (do not stir and try to break apart), about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse well with cold water in a colander. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a wok or skillet over high heat, add beef and stir fry until the meat is no longer pink. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add napa cabbage and bean sprouts until the vegetables are cooked to crisp-tender.
  • Add udon noodles, scallions, and the rest of the seasonings, and mix well.
  • Return cooked beef to the pan to heat through before serving.