Beef Udon (Niku Udon)

udon noodles and thinly sliced beef in a broth, topped with green onions, in a white soup bowl on a wooden table

Beef Udon (Niku Udon)

This beef udon soup is comforting, warm, and just plain delicious! Starring chewy noodles and tender beef accompanied by a flavorful, savory broth, it’s perfect for a cold night when you want something warm.

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: japanese

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Servings:

Calories: 432kcal

Equipment

chopsticks
microplane (for grating the ginger)
soup bowl
stock pot

Ingredients

1.2 L water (1200 ml)
4 tsp powdered bonito soup stock hondashi
2-3 tsp salt (10-15g)
2 tsp soy sauce (10 ml)
2 tsp mirin (10 ml)
200 g thinly sliced beef
2 packs of udon (6 oz/188g per pack)
fresh ginger grated (for garnish)
green onion thinly sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

Place the water, powdered bonito soup stock, salt, soy sauce and mirin in a large pot and bring to a boil.
Add the beef and remove any scum that develops on the surface. Add the udon noodles and cook for as long as directed on the package (around 2-3 minutes).
Pour the soup into bowls and top with some freshly grated ginger and green onion and enjoy!

Video

Notes

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