Oh yesss — Black Pepper Beef Udon is that cozy bowl of rich, glossy, peppery goodness that hits all the cravings 😮💨🍜
Chewy udon noodles + tender beef + bold black pepper sauce = comfort food with a little attitude.
🖤🍜 Black Pepper Beef Udon
(Thick, springy udon noodles stir-fried with seared beef, sautéed onions, and a bold black pepper sauce that clings to every bite.)
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Beef:
- 1/2 – 1 lb flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- Salt + pepper
- Oil for searing
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (for depth & color)
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1–1.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper (crack it fresh for max flavor)
- Optional: splash of Shaoxing wine or mirin
Noodles & Veg:
- 2 packs fresh udon noodles (or frozen, thawed)
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 bell pepper (optional)
- Green onions or sesame seeds for garnish
🔥 How to Make:
1. Marinate the Beef:
- Toss beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and a bit of pepper — let sit while prepping sauce
2. Stir Fry Time:
- Sear beef in a hot pan until browned, set aside
- In same pan, sauté onions, bell pepper, and garlic until soft
- Add noodles and toss until separated and slightly toasted
3. Sauce It Up:
- Pour in sauce + return beef
- Toss everything together until noodles are glossy and coated
- Let the sauce bubble and thicken for 1–2 mins
📝 Caption Ideas:
- “Big flavor in a bowl. Black pepper beef udon = instant obsession.”
- “Thicc noodles + bold sauce = say less 🖤🍜”
- “When cozy and spicy had a lovechild.”
- “Glossy, peppery, beefy bliss. That’s the post.”
🎥 Reel Flow:
- Sizzle of beef → noodle toss
- Sauce pour with steam + pan scrape
- Close-up of that glistening noodle pull
- Chopstick lift + steam swirl
- Final black pepper sprinkle + green onion rain
Want a spicy chili oil version? Or a vegetarian twist with mushrooms and tofu? I got you — just say what vibe you’re going for 👨🍳
