Sesame Steak Udon Noodles
This Sesame Steak Udon Noodles dish combines hearty steak with chewy udon noodles, savory sauce, and fresh vegetables for a satisfying Asian-inspired comfort meal.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or wok for cooking steak and stir-frying
Ingredients
- 12 oz udon noodles fresh, frozen, or shelf-stable
- 8 oz sirloin ribeye, or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil divided
- 1 cup carrot ribbons
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Garlic salt garlic powder, and black pepper, to season steak
Instructions
- Cook udon noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, and half the sesame oil to make the sauce.
- Season the sliced steak with garlic salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Heat remaining sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and sear the steak until browned; remove and set aside.
- Add minced garlic and carrot ribbons to the skillet; sauté until tender-crisp.
- Return the steak and cooked noodles to the skillet, pour in the sauce, and toss to coat everything evenly and heat through.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- Use thinly sliced steak for quick cooking and tenderness.
- Adjust sauce sweetness or saltiness to taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to 2 days.
- Fresh or frozen udon noodles work best for texture.