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Basic Beef yakisoba

Basic Beef Yakisoba

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 3

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Cutting board and sharp knife
  • Tongs or chopsticks for tossing
  • Small mixing bowl for the sauce

Ingredients
  

For the Yakisoba

  • 8 oz 225 g yakisoba noodles (or substitute with ramen or spaghetti if unavailable)
  • 8 oz 225 g beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup green cabbage shredded
  • 1 small carrot julienned
  • 1/2 small onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup bean sprouts optional
  • 2 scallions chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional, for garnish

For the Sauce

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil

Optional Add-Ins

  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • A pinch of red pepper flakes for heat

Instructions
 

Prepare the Noodles

  1. Cook the yakisoba noodles according to package instructions. If using pre-cooked noodles, loosen them under warm water. Set aside.
    pot of boiling water with yakisoba noodles

Mix the Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. Set aside.

Sear the Beef

  1. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of oil, then sear the beef slices until browned and just cooked through, about 2–3 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Cook the Veggies

  1. In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed. Stir-fry the onion, carrot, and cabbage until slightly softened, about 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and ginger (if using) and cook for another 30 seconds.

Combine Everything

  1. Add the noodles to the skillet, followed by the cooked beef and the sauce. Toss everything together until well coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.

Garnish and Serve

  1. Top with scallions, sesame seeds, and bean sprouts if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!