Dinner for 4
Spicy Udon Noodles
Udon noodles toss with browned beef, crisp vegetables, and a spicy soy sauce mixture for a quick skillet dinner.
$11.81for 4 servings
$2.95 per serving$11.81 for 4
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- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
JapaneseDairy-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ramen and Asian noodles$0.18/oz typical | 8 oz | $1.44Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.87Typical price |
| Jalapeno peppers$0.25 each typical | 1 | $0.25Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Cabbage$0.79/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.35Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.81 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperSoy sauceVinegarAsian sauces and pastesHot sauceSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 8 oz udon noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
- black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 fresno pepper
- 1/2 large red onion
- 2 cups thinly sliced/shredded green cabbage
- chopped green onions (optional)
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic
Steps
- Boil the udon noodles in water according to the package directions, then drain them.
- Whisk the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, brown sugar, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
- Cook the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 7 minutes, until it reaches 160 F.
- Add the garlic, ginger, peppers, Fresno pepper, and onion, then cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cabbage and cook for 3 minutes, until slightly wilted.
- Add the noodles and sauce, then toss for 2 minutes until hot.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
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