I’m slightly obsessed at the moment with fresh udon noodles. You can combine them with about any combination of meat and vegetables plus some flavorful Asian-inspired sauce, and you’ve got yourself an amazingly easy and delicious meal. Our Blackstone Steak Udon plays on our Brown Butter Miso Udon recipe, but includes some tender steak slices marinated in Bachan’s. It was so incredible!
Blackstone Steak Udon
I’m not going to lie. I could happily eat a variation of stir fry every day of my life very happily. It hits our table often, and lately, I’ve been on a total udon kick since finding a local grocery store that carries great fresh udon.
Udon is a type of thick noodle traditionally made in Japan. Fresh udon noodles are often preferred for their superior texture and flavor compared to dried or pre-packaged versions. Fresh udon has a uniquely soft and chewy texture that’s unlike most other noodle types.
Udon noodles are usually made from wheat flour, salt, and water. The dough is rolled out and then cut into thick, long strands. The process of kneading and rolling the dough is crucial for developing the texture of the noodles. Udon can be made at home, but it requires time and effort to achieve the right texture and thickness. I haven’t attempted it yet, and probably won’t because of the easy access to fresh udon.
Udon is so versatile, and can be used in a variety of dishes. They’re often served in a hot soy-based broth as a noodle soup, with various toppings like green onions, tempura, and tofu. They can also be used in stir-fry dishes, chilled and served with a dipping sauce, or in a curry udon dish.
The flavor of udon noodles is mild, allowing them to easily absorb the flavors of the dish they’re served in. This makes them a versatile ingredient that can be used in many different types of Japanese cuisine. The unique texture and thickness of the noodles also make them a satisfying and comforting food to eat.
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Flat top griddles are so versatile! Make pancakes for an army, or the best hibachi fried rice you’ve ever had. Reverse sear a steak, whip up some smash burgers, or cook basically anything you could cook in a pan that doesn’t require a sauce. You need this!
Blackstone Steak Udon shopping list
Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here’s the list of items you’ll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- New York Strip
- Bachan’s Japanese BBQ Sauce
- Miso
- Soy sauce
- Sambal Oelek
- Butter
- Sesame oil
- Yellow onion
- Garlic
- Yellow bell pepper
- Chinese broccoli
- Udon noodles
- Sesame seeds
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How to make Steak Udon on the Griddle
This is just the overview so you can see what you’re actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.
1
Marinate
Slice your steak and marinate it in some Bachan’s for at least 30 minutes.
2
Mix
Mix up your udon sauce and set aside.
3
Preheat
Fire up the griddle and let it preheat over medium heat.
4
Cook
Cook the vegetables. Cook the steak. Push them aside to a cooler part of the griddle. Put more oil down and cook the udon. Steam it with the water.
Mix the udon with all the other ingredients. Drizzle the udon sauce over and stir until combined and coats the noodles.
5
Garnish and enjoy
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and enjoy!
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Blackstone Steak Udon FAQ
What’s the best way to store and reheat leftovers?
This dish makes great leftovers! Just store it for up to 2-3 days in the refrigerator, covered. Reheat in the microwave until it is steaming hot, and serve with some extra Bachan’s on the side.
Are there any recommended substitutions or additions?
This recipe is very versatile. You could throw in some shrimp and make it a surf & turf udon. I am also a big fan of using spinach and red bell peppers in this dish. Use extra Sriracha to turn the heat up, or less of the Sambal if you can’t handle the heat.
Can you use another kind of noodles?
Sure! I love udon, but if you can’t find fresh udon, fresh yakisoba noodles also work really well for this type of dish.
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Blackstone Steak Udon
Fire up your gas griddle and get out the fresh udon noodles because today we're going to make a delicious savory steak udon on the Blackstone!
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 New York Strip, sliced against the grain
- 1/4 cup Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce
Udon Sauce
- 1 tablespoon miso
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sambal Oelek (or 1-2 teaspoons Sriracha)
Udon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 small yellow onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1 cup sliced yellow bell pepper
- 3 cups Chinese broccoli
- 1 pound udon noodles
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Take your sliced steak and put it in a baggie with the 1/4 cup of Bachan's BBQ Sauce. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, make the Udon sauce by mixing together the miso, soy sauce, Bachan's, and sambal. Set aside.
- Preheat your griddle to medium heat. Melt your butter and add the sesame oil along with the onion, garlic, bell peppers, and Chinese broccoli.
- Cook the vegetables until they are lightly browned and tender crisp. Move aside to a part of the griddle on low heat.
- Add your steak and the extra Bachan's sauce it was marinating in to the griddle along with a little more oil. Let it cook on both sides for 2-3 minutes. Push to the side over low heat with the vegetables.
- Add your udon noodles to the griddle. Stir, and drizzle the water over the noodles.
- Cover, and let the udon steam for a minute or two before using a set of tongs and breaking them up and mixing them in with the rest of the ingredients.
- Drizzle the udon sauce over the noodles and vegetables and stir until it is hot, bubbling, and soaked into the noodles.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve hot!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 236Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 758mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 3gSugar: 8gProtein: 8g
Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate.
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