Description
Pepper Lunch with Udon is a sizzling Japanese-inspired hot plate dish featuring thinly sliced beef, udon noodles, fresh vegetables, and a savory butter sauce. Cooked together on a hot skillet, this recipe delivers a deliciously caramelized, flavorful meal that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner for two.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 200g thinly sliced beef (ribeye or sirloin)
- 200g udon noodles (pre-cooked or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Sauce Ingredients
- All sauce ingredients (not specified in the original; typically includes soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, or similar savory components)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until well combined and set aside for later use.
- Heat the skillet: Place a cast iron skillet or a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat and allow it to get hot.
- Add oil and arrange ingredients: Add the vegetable oil to the skillet and swirl it around to coat the surface evenly. Arrange the thinly sliced beef around the outer edge of the skillet in a single layer.
- Add noodles and vegetables: Place the pre-cooked udon noodles in the center of the skillet, then arrange the bean sprouts and corn kernels evenly around the noodles.
- Add butter and season: Place the tablespoon of unsalted butter on top of the noodles, then sprinkle the chopped green onions over all the ingredients. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Pour the sauce: Evenly pour the prepared sauce over the entire contents of the skillet, ensuring all ingredients are coated.
- Cook and sear: Let everything cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the beef to sear and the sauce to caramelize slightly.
- Combine and finish cooking: Using tongs or chopsticks, stir all the ingredients together in the skillet to combine and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until everything is heated through and well mixed.
- Serve: Serve immediately while the dish is hot and sizzling for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- Use a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan to achieve the best searing and hot plate effect.
- Pre-cooked or frozen udon noodles work best to save preparation time.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- Be careful not to overcook the beef to retain tenderness.
- If the sauce ingredients are not specified, a mixture of soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, or oyster sauce can be used to replicate the flavor.
- The dish is best enjoyed immediately to appreciate its sizzling presentation.