Beef Yakisoba
Easy beef yakisoba recipe made with stir-fried noodles, thinly sliced beef, and colorful veggies in a rich, sweet, and savory sauce.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 150 g beef (thinly sliced)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp white pepper
- a few drops of dark soy sauce (optional, for a darker color)
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 180 g fresh yakisoba noodles
- 60 g cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 40 g carrot (cut into matchsticks or thin strips)
- ¼ onion (sliced thinly)
- 40 g bell peppers (sliced into thin strips)
- 3½ tbsp yakisoba sauce
Instructions
- 1
Marinate the beef
- 2
Mix the marinade: In a small bowl, combine oyster sauce, white pepper, cornstarch, and dark soy sauce (optional).
- 3
Coat the beef: Add the sliced beef and mix until evenly coated. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes while you prep the vegetables.
- 4
Stir-fry the yakisoba
- 5
Cook the beef: Heat half of the oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until browned on the outside but still juicy inside. Remove and set aside.
- 6
Sauté the garlic: Add the remaining oil, then sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 20 seconds.
- 7
Add noodles: Place the yakisoba noodles in the pan and toss to warm through and coat in the garlicky oil.
- 8
Add vegetables: Add cabbage, carrots, onion, and bell peppers. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
- 9
Add sauce: Pour in the yakisoba sauce and toss until the noodles are evenly coated and glossy.
- 10
Return beef: Add the cooked beef back to the pan and mix well to combine.
- 11
Serve: Turn off the heat and serve hot. Garnish with green onions, red pickled ginger, or chili flakes if desired.