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Pf Changs Pepper Steak Recipe
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Pf Changs Pepper Steak Recipe: Weeknight Restaurant Stars

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Calories: 380kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound flank steak
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 1 Medium onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed 
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or peanut oil
  • 1/2 cup beef broth or water
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Marinate the beef 10–15 minutes with soy sauce, a pinch of pepper, and a splash of sesame oil. Not a spa day, but close enough for flavor therapy.
  • Whisk together hoisin sauce, oyster sauce (if using), beef broth, and cornstarch slurry. This is your glossy, restaurant-grade base—no roux required.
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat and add 1 tablespoon oil. Sear the beef in batches until browned; don’t crowd the pan. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the remaining oil. Sauté garlic, onions, and peppers just until they start to blister and soften—about 3–4 minutes.
  • Pour in the sauce mixture, then return the beef to the pan. Toss to coat and cook 1–2 minutes until everything glazes with that shiny sauce.
  • Taste and adjust salt or pepper. If the sauce is too thick, splash in a little more broth. If it’s too thin, simmer a moment longer. You’re aiming for a glossy, clingy finish.