Description
This Easy Bulgogi Beef Udon Stir Fry is a flavorful and satisfying Korean-inspired dish featuring tender marinated beef, fresh vegetables, and chewy udon noodles all stir-fried together. With a quick marinade and simple cooking steps, this meal is perfect for a fast weeknight dinner that packs a savory, sweet, and umami punch.
Ingredients
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Bulgogi Marinade
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Main Ingredients
- 2 packs (17-oz./500g) udon noodles, preferably frozen
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 300 g sliced beef rib eye or top sirloin
- 1/2 medium onion, sliced
- 40 g carrot, julienned
- 30 g shiitake mushrooms or any mushrooms of choice, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce, or to taste
- Toasted sesame seeds and additional green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Combine all bulgogi marinade ingredients — soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, honey, brown sugar, garlic, and black pepper — in a small bowl and mix well.
- Marinate the Beef and Vegetables: In a medium bowl, add the sliced beef, onion, carrot, mushrooms, and green onions. Pour the marinade over this and mix to coat evenly. Set aside for at least 10 minutes or refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor.
- Prepare the Udon Noodles: If using frozen udon noodles, soak them in hot water for about a minute to loosen. Use chopsticks to gently separate the noodles, rinse with cold water, drain, and set aside.
- Cook the Bulgogi Mixture: Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated bulgogi mixture and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the beef is browned and vegetables are tender.
- Add Noodles and Sauce: Add the prepared udon noodles and oyster sauce to the pan. Stir-fry everything together for another 1-2 minutes to combine flavors and heat through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with toasted sesame seeds and extra chopped green onion. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious bulgogi beef udon stir fry!
Notes
- Frozen udon noodles are preferred as they provide a chewy texture and resist becoming mushy during stir-frying.
- Fresh udon noodles can be used but require careful handling to avoid overcooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adjust oyster sauce to taste for saltiness preference.
- Marinating overnight enhances the depth of flavor if time permits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
