PF Chang’s Pepper Steak Recipe

The first internationally recognized culinary brand in Asia is P.F. Chang’s. It offers services based on the Chinese cuisine. However, you’ll also get food items based on cuisines from other Asian countries.

One most famous dishes there in the P.F. is pepper steak. It’s a Chinese dish cooked with sliced beef steak. Besides, it comes with a combination of sauces, and bell peppers along with different seasonings. So, the PF Chang’s pepper steak tastes so delicious.

If you don’t have the P.F. Change around your locality,  try the PF Chang’s pepper steak recipe at home. It’s easy to cook with the simple ingredients.

PF Chang’s Pepper Steak Ingredients

Ingredients that you require are the following-

Dark Soya Sauce (1 Tbsp)

Take only 1 tbsp of this dark soya sauce. It will thicken up the mixture and will bring a dark brown color to your dish. 

Soya Sauce (8 Tbsp)

To marinate the beef pieces, you’ll need 8 tbsp of soya sauce. It will help marinate the beef steaks and also saute the pepper steaks. You won’t apply the 8 tbsp of soya sauce at a time. 

Oyster Sauce (1 Tbsp)

For the stir-food recipes, oyster sauce is one of the key elements in Chinese cuisine. It will give your dish a dark attractive color. To make today’s recipe, you’ll require 1 tbsp of oyster sauce. 

Salt (2 Tsp)

Apply 2 tsp of salt. If you want more flavor, you need to add kosher salt. In this case, the amount will be ½ tsp only. 

Black Vinegar (1 Tbsp)

PF Chang’s pepper steak recipe comes with a dark brown color. And, comes mainly with a combination of black vinegar and oyster sauce. Vinegar is a widely used cooking element due to its tartness. So, it will also improve the recipe taste. Take 1 tbsp of black vinegar.

Shaoxing Wine (2 Tbsp)

To add a strong flavor to your dish, we’ll take 2 tbsp of Shaoxing wine. Don’t add more if you intend to serve the dish to kids as well.

Baking Powder (1 Cup)

When you fry the beef steak, you’ll be required to coat it with baking powder. It comes into two purposes. First, it will make the steaks crispy. And second, the steaks won’t burn because of the thick layers in them. 

Cornstarch (1 Cup)

You need cornstarch of 1 cup. In this 1 cup, apply ½ cup for coating the beef steaks, and another ½ cup for other purposes according to the cooking instructions.

Sesame Oli (2 Tbsp)

Adding some of the heating elements to your dish will open up the sweetness. 

Flank Steak (500 Grams)

It’s an original Mongolian beef that will make your recipe delicious. Use the store-bought flank steak. It will be available in your nearby stores. Chop the flanks into small pieces. Make the pieces as tender as possible. Or, it will make your bites tough. Keep the pieces 1 inch thick.

Crushed and minced Garlic (4 Cloves)

Garlic is one of the top aromatic veggies or spices. It will give an extraordinary flavor to your dish. Take 4 cloves of garlic. You’ll have to crush and then mince them properly. 

Finely Minced Ginger (1 Tbsp)

Another flavor influencing spice is ginger. It will also increase the taste of your recipe. You need 1 tbsp of finely minced ginger. 

Bell Pepper (  )

Iconically, P.F Chang’s apply both red and green bell peppers to their pepper steak. So, you should take both of them. Take 1 red and 1 green bell pepper. Remove seeds and then chop them into small size. 

Note: If you don’t like much heat, skip adding both. Take only red bell pepper and apply. But, applying both will make your dish look super colorful. Or, you can use half of them both.

White Onion (1 Cup)

The original recipe is made of ½ cup of chopped onion. However, we like the strong flavor. So, we will add 1 cup of onion. Take the onion, wash them, and then chop them into small pieces.

Chinese Dough Banjo (1 Tbsp)

One of the most exclusive heat-driving elements for this pepper steak is the Chinese dough banjo. You’ll require only 1 tbsp of this cooking element.

Chili Crisp Oil (2 Tbsp)

Take 2 tbsp of crisp oil to marinate the steak. It will bring a good flavor. 

Peanut Oil (8 Tbsp)

When you cook the recipe, use peanut oil. You also can use canola oil instead. Both of them are flavor-influencing agents. Take 4 tbsp of peanut oil for sauce sauting and 4 tbsp for cooking the final touch.

How to Make PF Chang’s Pepper Steak?

Cooling the PF Chang’s pepper steak recipe is not that tough. But, if it’s your first time, you should go through the instructions properly. Check out how easily you can prepare this dish-

Step-1

Dissolve 1 tsp of baking powder with ½ cup of water. Now mix well. Take the bowl of chopped beef and mix the baking powder mixture with it. Let the beef pieces soak for 15 minutes with the baking powder mixture.

Step-2

After 15 minutes of soaking, drain off the beef if any additional water remains. Now take the beef in a mixing bowl and add 4 tbsp of soya sauce, sesame oil, Shaoxing wine, and black pepper powder. Mix them well and keep aside for 30 minutes to marinade. 

Step-3

After 30 minutes, take the marinated bowl. Now, take ½ cup of cornstarch in a bowl and dredge each of the marinated beef on the cornstarch. Dredging the beef steak into cornstarch will make your steak edge crispy and tender. 

Besides, it will prevent the beef steaks from quickly cooking on the exterior surface. Thus, the steaks won’t burn. So, your recipe will be cooked in the nicest way to increase the taste. 

This marinating with cornstarch will create a more tender and juicy piece of steak.  Once you finish marinating, keep aside the steaks. 

Step-4

It’s now time to move to the next step. Take a bowl and take 4 tbsp of soya sauce, 1 tbsp of dark soya sauce,  1 tbsp of black vinegar, 1 tbsp of Chinese dough banjo, 2 tbsp chili crisp oil, and 1 tbsp of oyster sauce. Now mix them all. Keep stirring until gets mixed properly and keep aside.

Step-5

Now take a separate bowl and take another 2 tbsp of cornstarch and ½ cup of water. Make a cornstarch slurry. Stir the elements until mixed well. 

This cornstarch slurry is required to thicken up the sauces later on. 

Step-6

Head on to the next step and put a pan on your stove. Keep the heat medium-low. Put 4 tbsp peanut oil and let it warm. Now put the steaks in the pan. Fry the steaks at medium-low heat. Fry them into batches. It will give them a good texture but won’t allow them to burn. 

Step-7

Once the steaks are fried, transfer them to a bowl and keep aside.

Step-8

Now in the same pan, add the sauce mixture with half a cup of water. And let it saute for 2 minutes. Once it looks spicy, transfer to a bowl. 

Step-9

This time clean the pan and put 4 tbsp of peanut oil and let it warm. Now add garlic and ginger. And saute them for 2 minutes. After that, add the chopped red and green bell pepper. Saute for another 2 minutes. 

This time, add chopped onion and salt. We’ve added onion after all the elements because onion is less dense than bell pepper, garlic, and ginger. 

Step-10

When the bell pepper and onion are sauteed well, add fried beef steaks, sauteed sauce mixture, and the cornstarch slurry. Stir them to combine well. Cook them for 5 minutes. 

You’re almost done. This time sprinkle 1 tsp of black pepper over the mixture. Your dish is ready to eat. Serve it with cooked rice. You can serve it with any other side dishes you prefer the most. 

Best Side Dishes to Serve With 

• Cooked Rice
• Corn Bread
• Potato Wedges 
• Coleslaw 

Conclusion

PF Chang’s pepper steak recipe will require you to arrange pretty lot of ingredients. But, if you can make it properly, it will make your day. It’s an excellent dish to serve any time of your heavy meal. 
During lunch or dinner, the PF Chang’s pepper steak can be an exclusive option. What’s more,  you can add it to your menu while celebrating special days with family or friends. This dish boosts the natural savory flavor. So, it’s a perfect dish and well edible for all ages.

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