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Udon noodles with stir-fried beef and leek

Udon noodles with stir-fried beef and leeks

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Udon noodles with marinated beef, stir-fried with leek and chili peppers: a delicious Japanese dish, where the meat absorbs the spices before a long cooki…

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Recipe from Hakutora, Đức Anh, Iosraia and 3 other contributors, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Udon noodles are one of the most popular dishes in Japanese cuisine, and are now enjoyed all over the world. In this recipe, marinated beef simmers with leek and chili peppers, and is then served over the noodles.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time40 min
  • Cook time45 min
  • Resting30 min
  • Total1 hr 55 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfrying pan
  • Estimated cost$7.73 $2.58 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.

Ingredients

3 people
  • $5.72
  • $1.60
  • $0.02
  • $0.00
  • $0.26
  • $0.13

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Cut the beef into small pieces and season it with the five-spice powder, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and vinegar, to your liking. ≈ 8 min
  2. Mix well and let it marinate for 30 minutes to allow the meat to absorb the flavors.
  3. Heat the oil in a frying pan, then sauté the leek and chili pepper until they are softened and slightly browned.
  4. Add the beef and cook it over high heat until it is browned and tender.
  5. Once the meat has absorbed the flavors of the marinade, pour a small bowl of water over it and let it cook.
  6. Bring to a boil, then add a small splash of vinegar.
  7. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes to reduce the liquid, then adjust the seasoning.
  8. Cook the udon noodles, drain them, and serve them with the meat.

The bill

Udon noodles with stir-fried beef and leeks

  • 300 g of beef$5.72
  • 1 leek$1.60
  • 1 tablespoon of vinegar$0.02
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar$0.00
  • 1 tablespoon of sesame oil$0.26
  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce$0.13

Total$7.73

that's $2.58 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 300 g of beef
  • 1 package of udon noodles
  • 1 leek
  • 1 hot chili pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of five-spice powder
  • 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
  • A pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce

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