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Basic Beef Yakisoba

Savory Basic Beef Yakisoba in 30 Minutes or Less

Quick and easy Basic Beef Yakisoba featuring tender beef, crisp vegetables, and savory noodles, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 3 cups Yakosoba Noodles or ramen/thin spaghetti as a substitute
For the Beef
  • 1 pound Beef Sirloin or Flank Steak sliced against the grain
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Green Cabbage sliced
  • 1 medium Carrot julienned
  • 1 medium Onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Bean Sprouts optional
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Scallions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds optional
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar optional
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
For Aromatics
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, optional
  • 1 inch Ginger minced, optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • wok
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the noodles by cooking yakisoba noodles according to package instructions, usually boiling for 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Mix the sauce by whisking together soy sauce, oyster sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
  3. Sear the beef in a hot skillet with oil for 2-3 minutes until browned, then transfer to a plate.
  4. Stir-fry the onion, carrot, and cabbage in the skillet for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and ginger last for flavor.
  5. Combine the noodles and beef with the vegetables and pour the sauce over, tossing for 2 minutes until heated through.
  6. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, do not skip the aromatics and adjust the sauce to your taste before combining.

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