Our Blackstone Steak Udon builds on a brown-butter miso udon base but adds tender slices of steak marinated in Bachan’s Japanese barbecue sauce. The combination of savory miso, sweet-savory Bachan’s, spicy sambal, and buttery udon creates a deeply satisfying, easy griddle meal you’ll want to make again and again.
Blackstone Steak Udon
I’m currently obsessed with fresh udon noodles. Fresh udon has a soft, chewy texture that stands up well to bold sauces and quick, high-heat cooking on a griddle. Combine fresh udon with a mix of vegetables, thinly sliced steak, and a flavorful Asian-inspired sauce, and you’ve got an easy weeknight dinner that feels special.
Udon is a thick Japanese noodle that works in soups, stir-fries, chilled dishes with dipping sauces, and hearty skillet or griddle sautés. For this recipe, cooking on a Blackstone or flat-top griddle gives you fast, even heat and a nice sear on the steak while quickly steaming the udon to the perfect texture.
Key flavor elements: miso for umami, Bachan’s Japanese BBQ Sauce for sweet-savory depth, sambal (or Sriracha) for heat, and butter plus sesame oil to create a rich, glossy coating on the noodles. Add bright vegetables for color and crunch, and finish with sesame seeds for texture.
More Blackstone recipes available — try them for different griddle ideas and inspiration.
Recipe Shopping List
You’ll want these ingredients on hand—see the recipe card below for exact amounts and yield.
- New York strip steak (or another tender cut)
- Bachan’s Japanese BBQ sauce
- Miso paste
- Soy sauce
- Sambal Oelek or Sriracha
- Butter
- Sesame oil
- Yellow onion
- Garlic
- Yellow bell pepper
- Chinese broccoli (or broccoli rabe / broccolini)
- Fresh udon noodles
- Sesame seeds
Try a Chicken and Eggplant Stir Fry for another quick Asian-style griddle meal.
How to Make This Recipe (Overview)
This overview summarizes the method so you know what to expect. Follow the full recipe steps below for precise timing and quantities.
- Marinate – Thinly slice the steak and marinate it in Bachan’s for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the sauce – Whisk miso, soy sauce, Bachan’s, and sambal together; set aside.
- Preheat – Heat your Blackstone or griddle to medium.
- Cook – Sauté vegetables in butter and sesame oil until crisp-tender. Move them to a cooler area. Sear the marinated steak briefly until just cooked through. Add fresh udon, splash with a little water, and steam for a minute; then break up and combine with vegetables and steak.
- Finish – Pour the udon sauce over everything, toss until evenly coated, and heat through.
- Garnish – Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve hot.
Blackstone Chicken and Pea Pods is another great, quick griddle meal to try.
Recipe FAQ
This udon reheats well. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2–3 days. Reheat in a microwave or on a skillet until steaming hot; add a splash of water or extra Bachan’s to refresh the sauce.
Yes. Swap shrimp or shredded chicken for the steak for a quick variation. Spinach, baby kale, or snap peas work well in place of Chinese broccoli. Adjust sambal or Sriracha to control the heat level.
Fresh udon is ideal, but dried udon or fresh yakisoba noodles can be used—adjust cooking time as needed. If using dried, cook according to package directions before adding to the griddle.
Looking for an appetizer? Try Fried Wontons alongside your udon.
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Blackstone Steak Udon
Fire up your griddle and prepare fresh udon, steak, and vibrant vegetables for a speedy griddle meal with bold Asian flavors.
10 minutes
10 minutes
20 minutes
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 New York strip, thinly sliced against the grain
- ¼ cup Bachan’s Japanese BBQ Sauce (for marinating)
Udon Sauce
- 1 tablespoon miso paste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Bachan’s Japanese BBQ Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sambal Oelek (or 1–2 teaspoons Sriracha)
Udon and Vegetables
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 small yellow onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 cup sliced yellow bell pepper
- 3 cups Chinese broccoli (or sub broccolini)
- 1 pound fresh udon noodles
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Place sliced steak in a resealable bag with ¼ cup Bachan’s and marinate at least 30 minutes.
- Whisk together miso, soy sauce, Bachan’s, and sambal in a small bowl; set aside.
- Preheat the griddle to medium heat. Melt butter, add sesame oil, then add onion, garlic, bell pepper, and Chinese broccoli.
- Cook vegetables until lightly browned and crisp-tender, then move them to a cooler part of the griddle.
- Add the steak and the reserved marinade to the hot griddle with a little oil. Sear 2–3 minutes per side until browned; move to the low-heat area with the vegetables.
- Add udon noodles to the griddle, toss to coat, and drizzle ¼ cup water over them. Cover briefly to steam for 1–2 minutes, then use tongs to break up and mix with the vegetables and steak.
- Pour the udon sauce over the combined ingredients and stir until the sauce is hot and the noodles are evenly coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (estimate)
Yield: 6 servings — Calories per serving: approximately 236; Total Fat: 11g; Carbohydrates: 26g; Protein: 8g. These values are estimates and will vary with exact ingredients and portions.