Japanese Beef Udon Stir Fry

Japanese beef udon stir-fry with cabbage, carrot, soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil. A quick, glossy stovetop noodle dinner ready in about 25 minutes.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 10 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef strips
• 8 oz fresh or vacuum-packed udon noodles
• 1 cup green cabbage
• 1 medium carrot
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.25 tsp ground black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Slice the cabbage into thin ribbons, cut the carrot into matchsticks, and mince the garlic. (about 5 min)
2. Combine the soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil in a small bowl. (about 1 min)
3. Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef with black pepper, then sear it in a single layer for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. (about 5 min) — Medium-high heat
4. Add the garlic, cabbage, and carrot. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften. (about 3 min) — Medium-high heat
5. Add the udon and sauce mixture. Toss and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, until the noodles are glossy, hot, and the beef reaches at least 145°F (63°C) in the center. (about 3 min) — Medium-high heat
6. Serve the stir-fry hot. (about 1 min)