Soy Beef Udon
Savory, glossy, and deeply satisfying — this Soy Beef Udon is all about chewy noodles, well-seared beef, and perfectly cooked baby bok choy. Simple steps, big umami.
Ingredients
- 2 packages frozen udon
- 1 lb beef chuck thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 baby bok choy separated into white parts and green parts
For the Beef Marinade
- 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
For the Sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/2 tbsp vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate beef with brown sugar, fish sauce, and soy sauce for 10–15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine all sauce ingredients. Set aside.
- Soak frozen udon in hot water until loosened. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add oil and garlic, cook until fragrant.
- Add beef in a single layer and sear until just cooked. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same pan, add the white parts of the bok choy and cook until slightly tender.
- Add udon noodles and pour in the prepared sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- Add the green parts of the bok choy and cook briefly until just wilted.
- Return beef to the pan and toss everything together for another minute.
- Serve hot and enjoy.