Niku Udon (肉うどん)

Ingredients

• 12 oz udon noodles
• 8 oz beef sirloin
• 4 cups dashi broth
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 4 stalks green onions
• 2 cups spinach
• 1 cup shiitake mushrooms
• 1 inch piece ginger
• 2 cloves garlic

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the udon noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes. Once cooked, drain and set aside.

2. 2

   While the noodles are cooking, prepare the broth. In a separate pot, combine the dashi broth, soy sauce, and mirin. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

3. 3

   Thinly slice the beef sirloin against the grain into bite-sized pieces.

4. 4

   Add the sliced beef to the simmering broth. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the beef is just cooked through.

5. 5

   While the beef is cooking, slice the shiitake mushrooms and chop the green onions. Mince the garlic and ginger.

6. 6

   Add the shiitake mushrooms, minced garlic, and ginger to the broth. Stir and let simmer for another 2-3 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the spinach and chopped green onions to the broth. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the spinach is wilted.

8. 8

   To serve, divide the cooked udon noodles into bowls and ladle the hot broth with beef and vegetables over the noodles.

9. 9

   Garnish with additional green onions if desired. Enjoy your Niku Udon hot!