This is my go-to: Beef Yaki Udon – stir-fried udon with tender beef, veggies, and savory sauce 🔥 Always hits the spot after a gym session or late-night hang.

Original recipe: Yaki Udon With Beef

Ingredients

Stir-Fry

• 3 packs udon (fresh or frozen)
• 500g beef, sliced
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup bok choy, chopped 1 cup carrots, cut into sticks
• 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Sauce

• 3 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp regular soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1–2 tsp brown sugar (or more if you like it sweet)

Before You Cook udon

Frozen udon? Just soak in warm water until they loosen up—don’t boil or they’ll get weird. You want bounce, not mush.

How to Make Beef Udon

1. Mix the Sauce

Combine everything in a bowl. Set it aside. Forget about it for a bit.

2. Sear the Beef

Heat a skillet or wok. No oil needed—just toss in the beef and break it up as it browns.

3. Add the veggies

Set aside the beef. Garlic and onion go in first. Then mushrooms, carrots. Let them soften up a little.

4. Toss in the Udon

Add the noodles. then add bok choy. Gently pull them apart with tongs or chopsticks. Don’t stress.

5. Sauce It Up

Pour in your sauce. Mix until everything’s glossy and coated. Let it bubble a bit—then off the heat.

6. Serve

Scoop into bowls… or not. Top with scallions, sesame seed, or a fried egg if you’re feeling it.

This is my original recipe, and I’d love to hear what the Reddit community thinks! If you have any questions, feel free to ask — and if you end up making it, let me know how it turns out! Always excited to hear your takes on it. 🍜