Beef Curry Udon

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This beef curry udon is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that features tender beef, chewy udon noodles, and a flavorful hot curry broth that’s super comforting and satisfying. Perfect for chilly fall and winter evenings, you can also toss in your favorite veggies to make it even heartier!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Japanese, Japanese-Inspired

Keyword: beef curry udon, curry udon, Japanese curry udon

Servings: serving

Calories: 661kcal

Ingredients

½ tablespoon olive oil
½ yellow onion
¼ pound thinly sliced beef or frozen hotpot beef
1 ½ cups dashi or beef broth/water
¼ pack Japanese curry cubes use one small cube for one serving or more to taste, see Notes section
1 pack udon noodles either frozen or vacuum-packed
green onion thinly sliced, for garnish

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Instructions

First, preheat the olive oil in a small pot over medium heat. Then add the sliced onion and sauté until the edges are browned.
½ tablespoon olive oil, ½ yellow onion
Next, add the sliced beef and cook until browned.
¼ pound thinly sliced beef
Now add the dashi and bring to a simmer. Then add the Japanese curry roux. Simmer covered for a few minutes until the roux has dissolved fully. Stir occasionally.
1 ½ cups dashi, ¼ pack Japanese curry cubes
Add the udon noodles to the curry and continue to simmer covered until the noodles are fully cooked. Garnish with green onion slices and enjoy!
1 pack udon noodles, green onion

Notes

Adjust the thickness: The amount of curry roux you use makes a big difference in the final consistency. Use 1 cube for a light, soup-like broth, 1.5 cubes if you like it a bit thicker, or 2 cubes for a rich, curry-style sauce.

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