Delicious Beef Niku Udon Recipe

Beef Niku Udon Recipe

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Beef Niku Udon is a comforting Japanese noodle dish featuring tender beef, chewy udon noodles, and a savory broth. Ready for an amazing treat from Japan? Here’s my beef Niku udon recipe.

This recipe combines simple ingredients to create a satisfying meal that is perfect for any day of the week.

The preparation is straightforward, and you can easily adjust the flavors by adding your favorite vegetables or spices to enhance the dish.

Delicious Beef Niku Udon Recipe

This Beef Niku Udon features thick udon noodles served in a rich broth made from dashi, soy sauce, and mirin, topped with thinly sliced beef and green onions. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

  • 400g udon noodles
  • 200g thinly sliced beef (such as ribeye or sirloin)
  • 4 cups dashi broth (or water with dashi powder)
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1 tablespoon sake (optional)
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Udon: In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the udon noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Prepare the Broth: In a separate pot, combine dashi broth, soy sauce, mirin, and sake. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  3. Sauté the Beef: In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced beef and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Combine: Add the cooked udon noodles to the broth and stir in the sautéed beef. Let simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  5. Serve: Ladle the beef udon into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if using. Enjoy hot.

Cook and Prep Times

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

  • Servings: 4 bowls
  • Calories: 450kcal
  • Fat: 15g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g

This recipe is part of my 45 Delicious and Easy Japanese Recipes. Just click that link to see all the amazing options!

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