Hearty Beef Udon

Hearty Beef Udon

One of the most popular menus in Japanese Noodle Shops can be ready in 15 minutes. Key ingredients are ground beef, udon noodles, and Mizkan® Udon & Soba Broth Concentrate. It’s simply addictive and will be your new favorite noodle dish!

Ingredients

  • 1  teaspoon vegetable oil

  • 1/2  pound lean ground beef

  • 1  small yellow onion, thinly sliced  

  • 1  clove garlic, thinly sliced

  • 1  tablespoon finely chopped ginger

  • 1  tablespoon MIZKAN Mirin

  • 5  tablespoons MIZKAN Udon & Soba Broth Concentrate, divided

  • 2  servings dry udon noodles (about 6 ounces)

  • 2  cups hot water

  • 1  radish, thinly sliced

  • 2   tablespoons sliced green onions

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Heat oil in medium skillet on medium-high heat. Cook beef 4-5 minutes, while breaking up large pieces until cooked through. Add onions, garlic and ginger. Cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened. Stir in mirin and 1 tablespoon Broth Concentrate; mix gently until well combined. 

  2. Meanwhile, cook noodles as directed on package. Rinse under running water; drain well. Divide noodles between two individual serving bowls. 

  3. Combine hot water and remaining Broth Concentrate; pour evenly over noodles. Top with warm beef mixture, radishes and green onions before serving.

Tips:

Substitute ground pork or turkey for the beef.

Mirin is a Japanese sweet cooking wine available in the Asian section of a well-stocked grocery store. 

Udon noodles are also available in the refrigerated and frozen aisle at most Asian markets. 

15 minutes