Asian Beef and Noodles Recipe

This Asian beef and noodles dish is a perfect option if you’re looking for something different from the familiar pasta dishes.

This dish features thick and chewy fresh udon, one of Japan’s signature noodles. We cook it with beef, white mushrooms, and a tasty umami-flavored sauce. The stir-fried noodles are served alongside leafy bok choy to create a complete Asian feast.

Add this easy and tasty recipe to your list of noodle recipes and give it a shot.

How Healthy is This Asian Beef and Noodles

Based on our nutrition guidelines, this dish is a healthy option.

This dish contains 455 calories and 6.1 g of saturated fat, making it an excellent choice for those looking for a light but flavorful meal.

With ground beef and mushrooms on the same plate, this dish has 23.5 g of protein, which is beneficial for bone and muscle health.

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The sauce used in this recipe features soy sauce and oyster sauce, which may raise some concerns about their sodium content.

To deal with this problem, we use a moderate amount of reduced-sodium soy sauce and oyster sauce to limit the amount of sodium to 592 mg per serving.

Ingredients You Will Need

• Beef: Ground beef is a convenient protein choice because you get to enjoy everything great about beef with minimal preparation.
• Noodles: Udon sets itself apart from other noodles for its thick and chewy texture. It is satisfying to eat and beautiful to look at. It can also easily absorb the tasty sauce. We use fresh udon in this recipe so there’s no need to boil the noodles in advance.
• Vegetables: Bok choy and mushrooms are the two vegetables in this dish. The mushrooms are cooked with the beef and noodles to absorb all that great flavor. The bok choy is boiled separately and served next to the beef and noodles to add some leafy greens.
• Sauce: The sauce is what solidifies the Asian aspect of this dish. Soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar contribute to the overall flavor profile of the sauce. The sauce is tasty, fragrant, and thick enough to cover the substantial udon noodles. We use cornstarch and some water to thicken the sauce.
• Garnish: Sesame seeds and scallions are sprinkled on top of the noodles to finish off the dish.

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Tips for Cooking

• How to thicken beef and noodles

Using a mixture of flour and water is an applicable method to thicken any sauce. In this recipe, we use cornstarch instead of flour.

Cornstarch is a more effective thickening agent than flour because it contains less gluten.

• Use egg noodles instead of udon

Udon is one of the many options for you to choose from. If you want something more familiar, egg noodles will work. For a more unique option, you can try soba, which is made from buckwheat.

• Change or add more protein

Instead of ground beef, you can slice, cube, or shred beef to give this dish a new look. Also, beef doesn’t have to be the only protein choice for this recipe.

You can use pork, chicken, or seafood like prawns and squid. Each protein will bring its unique traits to the dish.

• Add more vegetables

Stirring the bok choy with the noodles is a nice way to change things up as the bok choy will absorb more flavors from the sauce.

Other vegetables that you can add to this recipe are carrots, bell peppers, bean sprouts, onions, etc.

Differences Between Beef Stroganoff and Asian Beef Noodles

At first glance, these two dishes are somewhat similar because they are both stir-fried beef noodle dishes. However, they are different in more ways than one.

Beef Stroganoff originated from Russia, while beef and noodles are more Asian inspired.

Beef and noodles sauce is lighter and has umami-flavored ingredients like soy sauce and oyster sauce. On the other hand, Stroganoff sauce is creamier thanks to mustard and sour cream.

How to Store and Reheat the Leftovers

This dish can be stored for 4 days in the fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer. You should transfer the leftovers to airtight containers or Ziplock bags to store.

Warm the leftovers on the stovetop with a pan over medium-low heat.

What to Serve With

We handpicked these side dishes, some of which are Asian inspired, to accompany this delicious noodle dish.

• Red Cabbage Salad
• Coleslaw
• Cabbage Soup
• Cabbage Potato Soup
• Miso Soup

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How to Make Asian Beef and Noodles

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Today's Asian beef and noodles recipe gives you a flavorsome Asian inspired stir-fried noodles dish with fresh udon and ground beef.

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• cook TIME 20 mins
• prep TIME 5 mins
• total TIME 25 mins

• COURSE Main Course
• CUISINE Asian
• SERVINGS
  4

  servings
• CALORIES 455 kcal

INGREDIENTS

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• 12 oz 85% lean ground beef
• 14 oz fresh udon
• 8 oz bok choy (leaves separated)
• 6 oz white mushrooms (sliced)
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp ginger (minced)
• 1 3/4 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 fl oz water
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 2 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp unsalted roasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup scallions (sliced)

INSTRUCTIONS

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Prep:

1

Prepare the bok choy: Slice off the root and separate the leaves.

2

Slice the mushrooms: Slice off the stem and place the mushrooms cut-side down. Cut them into slices.

3

Mince the ginger: Scrape the ginger skin with a spoon and thinly slice the ginger. Cut the slices into matchsticks and cut the sticks crosswise to mince.

4

Mince the garlic.

5

Slice the scallions.

Cook:

1

Make the sauce: Add 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 fl oz water, 1 tsp cornstarch, 2 tsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce, and 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce to a small bowl. Mix until combined.

2

Boil the bok choy: Bring a pot of water to a boil and add 8 oz bok choy. Boil for 2 minutes then remove and drain.

3

Caramelize garlic and ginger: Add 2 tbsp canola oil, 1 tbsp garlic, and 1 tsp ginger to a hot pan over medium heat. Stir for 30 seconds.

4

Cook the mushrooms: Add 6 oz white mushrooms and stir for 4 minutes.

5

Cook the beef: Add 12 oz ground beef and stir for 3 minutes.

6

Stir in the sauce: Add the sauce and stir for 2 minutes.

7

Mix in the noodles: Add 14 oz udon and stir gently for 3 minutes.

8

Garnish: Take the pan off the heat and sprinkle with 1/4 cup scallions and 1 tbsp sesame seeds.

9

Serve and enjoy: Serve the stir-fried noodles alongside bok choy.

NUTRITION

Nutrition Facts

How to Make Asian Beef and Noodles

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 455Calories from Fat 225

% Daily Value*

Fat 25g

38%

Saturated Fat 6.1g

38%

Trans Fat 0.8g

Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g

Monounsaturated Fat 11g

Cholesterol 57.8mg

19%

Sodium 592mg

26%

Potassium 406mg

12%

Carbohydrate 34.4g

11%

Fiber 3.4g

14%

Sugar 4.2g

5%

Protein 23.5g

47%

Vitamin A 746IU

15%

Vitamin C 25.8mg

31%

Calcium 84mg

8%

Iron 2.9mg

16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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