Teriyaki Beef Udon Noodles

Name: Teriyaki Beef Udon Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp avocado oil (divided); 1 1/2 lb sirloin steak (thinly sliced); 2 zucchini (sliced and halved.); 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced); 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 14.2 oz Udon noodles (2-7.1 packages); 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped); 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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In 30 minutes this Teriyaki Beef Udon Noodles goes from ingredients to the dinner table for a delicious and nutritious meal. Thinly sliced beef and chewy udon noodles make for a delicious dinner tonight or any night of the week.

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Why make this Beef Teriyaki Udon Stir Fry?
What are udon noodles made of?
Recipe ingredients
How to make Teriyaki Beef Udon Noodles Stir Fry
Adaptations and variations
Recipe FAQs
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Why make this Beef Teriyaki Udon Stir Fry?

There's many reasons to make beef udon stir fry dish. It's fast. It's nutritious. And it's easy. Those are three good reasons in my book, especially for a busy weeknight.

What are udon noodles made of?

Japanese udon noodles are made from wheat. They are usually white, soft, and chewy. This texture and consistency make they perfect for absorbing the sauce they're cooked in along with the flavors of the rest of the ingredients.

Recipe ingredients

Ingredients for Teriyaki Beef Udon Noodles: Avocado oil, steak, red onion, cilantro, bottled Teriyaki Sauce, Toasted Sesame seeds, ginger, pepper, and packaged udon noodles

Beef — We used sirloin steaks because they're already tender and perfect for a quick stir fry.
Udon Noodles — We used the packaged cooked found on the shelf in the Asian section of my grocery store. They required very little prep compared to dried or frozen noodles.
Produce — Zucchini (because it's in season and plentiful), red onion, and fresh cilantro.
Spices — Ground ginger and black pepper give the dish a bit more zing to balance the sweetness of the teriyaki sauce.
Oil —We used avocado oil because it has no taste and is perfect for high heat cooking.
Teriyaki Sauce — Panda Express's bottled teriyaki sauce is delicious and has that classic taste you're used to, but any brand will do.
Sesame Seeds — We used pre-toasted sesame seeds but you can easily toast your own.

How to make Teriyaki Beef Udon Noodles Stir Fry

Thinly sliced steak stir frying in a cast iron wok. — **Step 1**

Halved zucchini slices have been added to the the cooking beef. — **Step 1**

Step 1 — Prep the recipe by gathering all the items, slice the vegetables and meat, and measure out the sauce and spices. Prep the noodles according to package directions. This cooks quickly so you will want everything at the ready. Heat the wok on medium high heat. Add the avocado oil. Once hot, add the beef strips, cooking in batches if necessary. About 2 minutes.

Step 2 —Toss in the zucchini into the wok with the meat and continue to cook for another minute or so.

Sliced red onions tossed into the wok with beef and zucchini. — **Step 3**

Seasonings have been stirred into the stir fry. — **Step 3**

Step 3— Add the sliced onion. Stir fry until the meat is cooked to desired doneness. We like a bit of a bite to the onions, so we add them last but if you want them super soft, you can add them with the meat or zucchini.

Step 4 —Sprinkle and stir in the ground ginger and black pepper.

Noodles and the meat mixture are together in the wok. — **Step 5**

Teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds being added to the the stir fry. — **Step 5**

Step 5 — Remove the cooked beef and vegetables from the wok. Add a bit more oil and toss the noodles in to warm them up. Be sure to separate udon noodles so there are no clumps. Stir gently for a bout 1 minute. Then add everything back to the wok. Mix well.

Step 6 — Add the teriyaki sauce, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Heat through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and serve.

The teriyaki beef udon noodle stir fry is done and ready to be served from the cast iron wok.

Adaptations and variations

Noodles — We love the size and chewiness of the udon noodles, but soba noodles or rice noodles would work as well. Prepare them according to package directions.

Protein —Beef is classic but your favorite protein, chicken, pork, or sliced firm tofu works wonderfully too. Even ground beef will taste great in this noodle dish. Other cuts of beef steak are great too like strip, marinated beef flank steak, beef tenderloin, and so on.

Vegetables —All the vegetables work. Shredded Napa cabbage, bok choy, chopped green onions, snap peas, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, and broccoli are all great options.

Recipe FAQs

What other oils can I use instead of avocado oil.

Any high heat will work. We love using sesame oil and peanut oil in stir fry recipes but use your favorite.

Are udon noodles healthy?

I am not a medical professional or a registered dietician so I cannot state whether these noodles are healthy for you or not but they are nutritious in that they are loaded with lots of B vitamins.

I can't find the already cooked udon noodles, what do I use instead.

You can use frozen udon noodles or dried udon noodles. Prepare them according to package directions.

My sauce is thin, how do I thicken it.

Some teriyaki sauces are think like soy sauce, to thicken, make a cornstarch slurry and mix with the teriyaki sauce.

I don't like teriyaki sauce, can I still make this?

Absolutely, there are a lot options you could use. Dark soy sauce (low sodium or regular soy sauce) mixed with a little bit of brown sugar or honey for a touch of sweetness will work. A splash of rice vinegar, Japanese cooking wine, and oyster sauce are also tasty sauce ingredients.