In this beef teriyaki udon dish, the slices of beef are stir-fried after first being marinated for 30 minutes. Then, carrots and mushrooms are added along with the udon noodles. Then, the teriyaki sauce is poured over. The result is a very satisfying dish that we can’t get enough of. Enjoy!
Beef Teriyaki Udon
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Author: Liza A
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 20 oz (574g) sliced beef rib steak or sirloin tip steak
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sake
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 200 g Udon noodles
- ½ cup finely julienned carrots
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- Green onions, chopped for garnish (optional)
- Roasted sesame seeds (optional)
Teriyaki sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup sake
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup mirin
- 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Marinate the beef with 2 tbsp of soy sauce and 2 tbsp of sake for 30 minutes.
- Cook the udon noodles according to the directions on the package. Drain and set aside.
- In a non-stick pan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and stir fry for 4-8 minutes or until liquid from the marinade had almost evaporated and the beef is browned.
- Add the carrots and mushrooms and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked udon noodles. Transfer to a plate.
- In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, sake, brown sugar and mirin. Let boil, then add cornstarch mixture, stir and cook until thick.
- Pour the sauce over the noodles and cooked beef and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, if using.
- Serve and enjoy!
This was DELICIOUS!!!! I learned a technique also from Chinese You Tube channel how to make beef more tender. This is great for a family meal too. Will make again.
What was the technique?? Can you post a link?
I made this receipt but for whatever reason, the noodles were a tad mushy. I followed the instructions, and sauteed them straight from the package. Any suggestions?
My suggestion is to cook the udon noodles in boiling water until al dente. Drain the noodles and later on stir it in with the meat and vegetables.
I added more lite soy sauce a tablespoon more brown sugar and Himalayan salt and fresh ground black pepper corn to taste. Was just right after.
HI Liza.
What type of sake did you use? Where can i buy it?
Thanks
Hi Eleanor,
I used cooking sake for this recipe. You can buy it at any Japanese or Asian grocery store.
I couldn’t find sake at the asian store. Can I use mirin instead? Thanks
You can use dry sherry or Chinese rice wine in place of sake.
Is it okay to use ready made teriyaki sauce (in a bottle) instead of making it this way?
Hi Maria,
Yes, you can use store bought teriyaki sauce for this recipe.
Thank you very much:)
This was really good! Made it for dinner tonight. 10 out of 10 will make again!
Awesome!
Hi! I really want to make this recipe but don’t have & can’t get any sake! Would this work without or can you suggest an alternative?
Thank you!
Hi Sarah, you can use dry sherry in place of sake.
Hi Liza,
I made this tonight and it was delicious.
I followed the recipe exactly, but it was a little too sweet for me.
What would I need to adjust in the recipe, so it’s not as sweet?
Thanks!
Hi Brian,
You may reduce the amount of brown sugar in the sauce if you found this dish too sweet. You may use 2 tablespoons of sugar instead of 1/4 cup. Hope this helps!
Thank you Liza! I thought maybe I bought the wrong sake ha ha! I’ll be making it again soon and will use less brown sugar.
You’re welcome! Take care 🙂
I generally never post about anything, but I had too with this one. Absolutely delicious!!!. Would definitely recommend.
So glad you liked it!! Take care and thanks for writing :0