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black pepper sirloin steak Panda Express recipe

Black Pepper Sirloin Steak Panda Express Copycat

This Panda Express pepper sirloin steak recipe whips up fast with savory flavor, full of tender lean protein, veggies, and is like the takeout Panda version without having to leave your kitchen.
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Course: Dinner, Entree, lunch, Main Course, Side Dish, Ulam
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Keyword: beef, black pepper, copycat recipes, panda express, sirloin, steak, vegetables
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 297kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or wok
  • Knife and cutting board
  • 2 mixing bowls one small for the sauce, and one big to set the cooked vegetables aside
  • Spatula or Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

Sirloin Steak and Vegetables Base

  • lbs Sirloin Steak tenderize; slice into bite sized cubes
  • Baking Soda
  • 1 cup Baby Broccoli
  • cups Mushrooms sliced
  • ½ white Onion chopped
  • 5 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 small Red Bell pepper chopped
  • 2 tbsps Avocado oil
  • Salt to taste

Panda Express Black Pepper Sirloin Steak Sauce

  • cup Water
  • tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Miso paste
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce
  • ½ tbsp Cornstarch
  • Pinch Onion powder
  • Pinch Paprika

Seasoning

  • Black pepper
  • Chili pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Tenderize the sirloin steak by dusting it thoroughly with baking soda. Let it sit in the refrigerator for 25 minutes. Wash off the baking soda very well. Then, thoroughly pat the steak dry.
    1¼ lbs Sirloin Steak , Baking Soda
    tenderize steak with baking powder
  • During this time, in a small bowl, make the sauce. Just mix the water with the cornstarch first (whisk so the cornstarch dissolves). Then, add the tomato paste, miso paste, soy sauce, onion powder, and paprika. Whisk until the sauce is smooth. Set aside.
    ⅓ cup Water , 1½ tbsp Tomato paste , 1 tbsp Miso paste , 3 tbsp Soy sauce , ½ tbsp Cornstarch , Pinch Onion powder , Pinch Paprika
    make steak sauce
  • Slice the sirloin steak into small cubes (like they do at Panda Express). Sprinkle salt over the steak and set it aside.
    sirloin steak cut in cubes
  • Heat the pan or wok to medium heat. Add oil. Next, add the chopped onions, garlic, and then the mushrooms. Pour a few tablespoons of water into the pan, cover with the lid, and cook for two minutes. This allows the mushrooms to cook faster.
    ½ white Onion , 5 cloves Garlic , 2 tbsps Avocado oil, 1½ cups Mushrooms
    cook mushrooms
  • Then remove the lid and add the bell pepper and broccolini stems. Mix and toss. Lastly, add the broccolini florets and toss in. Remove the vegetable mix to a bowl and set aside. The veggies should be colorful and crisp.
    1 small Red Bell pepper, 1 cup Baby Broccoli
    put vegetable stir fry in bowl
  • Next, clean the pan and reheat over medium-high heat and add a little avocado oil. Set the steak in the pan evenly, so the steak will sear and brown (3 minutes). Do not touch the steak so it can sear. Flip the steak pieces to finish searing (additional 1-2 minutes). If your pan is not too big, sear the steak in batches to avoid steaming.
    piece of seared sirloin steak
  • Immediately, as the steak looks seared and has cooked for 4-5 minutes (it's fast), add the sauce. The sauce should be simmering for one minute.
    Add and Simmer the sauce
  • Return the vegetable mixture to the skillet and toss everything together until coated and glossy. Sprinkle black pepper and chili flakes and toss. Serve hot and enjoy!
    Salt, Black pepper , Chili pepper flakes
    Panda Express black pepper sirloin steak recipe

Notes

  • Do not overcook the steak! Just a few minutes, over high heat, is the best way to cook the steak. Use high heat for better searing.
  • Tenderize the meat with baking soda for extra "restaurant-style" tenderness in each bite. Wash throughly. Then, be sure to pat the steak dry from water. The steak cannot be wet or too moist!
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan
  • Cook beef quickly so it stays tender
  • Add sauce at the end so the vegetables stay crisp
  • Remove the vegetables mix before it gets too cooked, because it will cook more at the end when it is added back to the pan.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Black Pepper Sirloin Steak Panda Express Copycat
Amount per Serving
Calories
297
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Cholesterol
 
86
mg
29
%
Sodium
 
1045
mg
45
%
Potassium
 
733
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
 
8
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
35
g
70
%
Vitamin A
 
96
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
59
mg
6
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.