P F Chang's Beef a La Sichuan

Bring bold, restaurant-inspired flavors to your dinner table with this copycat recipe for P.F. Chang’s Beef a La Sichuan! Perfectly crispy strips of cornstarch-coated flank steak are wok-fried to golden perfection, then tossed in an irresistibly savory-sweet sauce infused with soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, and the tongue-tingling heat of toasted Sichuan peppercorns. Aromatic garlic, ginger, and vibrant dry red chilies elevate every bite, while a final touch of fresh scallions and sesame oil adds a fragrant finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy dish is ideal for satisfying weeknight cravings or impressing guests with its authentic Sichuan flair. Serve it alongside steamed rice or noodles for the ultimate takeout-inspired meal at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Beef flank steak
• 0.5 cup Cornstarch
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Ginger, minced
• 6 Dry red chilies
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Hoisin sauce
• 1.5 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns, toasted and ground
• 3 Scallions, sliced
• 1 tsp Sesame oil

Directions

Step 1

Slice the beef flank steak into thin strips. Place the beef in a bowl and toss with cornstarch until fully coated. Set aside for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, fry the beef strips in batches until crispy and golden, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Remove the beef and set it aside on a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 3

In the same skillet, remove excess oil, leaving about 2 tablespoons. Add the minced garlic, ginger, and dry red chilies. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and ground Sichuan peppercorns to make the sauce.

Step 5

Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir to combine. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 6

Return the crispy beef to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until everything is heated through.

Step 7

Garnish with sliced scallions and drizzle with sesame oil. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(823.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2245.0

Total Fat 167.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 73.7g
Cholesterol 318.5mg	0%
Sodium 3124.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.1g	0%
Total Sugars 12.7g
Protein 135.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 176.5mg	0%
Iron 16.7mg	0%
Potassium 2548.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.5%

Protein: 23.3%

Carbs: 12.2%