Udon Noodle Stir-Fry with Beef & Green Beans

What You Get

Fresh udon noodles

Green beans

Green onions

Sliced beef

Black bean sauce

What You'll Need

Vegetable oil

Salt

Chile flakes (optional)

Step 1

Bring a pot of water to a boil. To separate the noodles, bang them against the counter. Add the noodles to the boiling water and cook until nearly tender, about 4 minutes or according to package instructions. Drain and rinse the noodles under cold water to stop the cooking. Drizzle lightly with vegetable oil and toss to separate the strands.

Step 2

Meanwhile, trim a few handfuls of green beans and cut them into bite-size pieces. Slice most of the green onions into 1-inch pieces, and thinly slice a small handful for sprinkling at the end. Drain the beef and pat dry with paper towels.

Step 3

In a large wok or sauté pan over medium-high heat, warm 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add the beef and sear until it starts to brown on the first side, about 5 minutes. Stir and continue to cook until no longer pink at the center, 3 minutes longer. Transfer the beef and any juices to a bowl and set aside.

Step 4

Return the pan to the heat, and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add the green beans and sauté until tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Return the beef to the pan, add the 1-inch green onions, and stir to wilt slightly, 1 minute. Add the black bean sauce and noodles and toss to coat and warm through. Season to taste with salt.

Step 5

Heap the stir-fry in bowls, sprinkle with the remaining green onions and chile flakes, if you want some heat, and serve warm.?