This Black Pepper Angus Steak recipe is a homemade version of a popular takeout dish using fresh and clean ingredients. This is a guaranteed winner, and sure to be added into your weekly quick-and-easy meal routine. 

This stir-fry includes strips of marinated Angus steak, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and green beans, all coated in a punchy black pepper sauce. 

Not only will your family love the taste of this black pepper angus steak, but they will love how clean the ingredients are.

Black Pepper Angus Steak Recipe

Stir-fry is an ideal family dinner staple because of how quickly the meal comes together. 

Once the beef is marinated, the sauce is mixed, and the vegetables are chopped, you just need to sauté it together in a pan. 

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What is Black Pepper Angus Steak?

Black Pepper Angus Steak is a signature dish from the popular restaurant chain, Panda Express. It’s also known as Shanghai Angus Steak in some Panda Express restaurants. 

Beef is the star of the show in this Panda Express copycat black pepper angus steak recipe, so try to find a good source to let it really shine.

Black Pepper Angus Steak Ingredients

For the Marinade:

Soy Sauce (or Tamari for a gluten free option)- The salt and soy in soy sauce is a key component to tenderizing the steak.

Red Chili Paste with Garlic- This ingredient is found in many Asian dishes, and adds a hint of heat and tanginess. 

Fresh Ginger- Another staple of Asian dishes. Ginger adds its unique, spicy flavor to the meat.

For the Sauce:

Cornstarch- Cornstarch will play the role of thickener in this dish and allows the sauce to coat the stir-fried ingredients evenly. 

Soy Sauce (or Tamari)- A great source of saltiness while staying true to Asian flavors.

Shaoxing Wine or Cooking Sherry- To balance out a dish, you need sweet, bitter, salty, sour and umami. The Shaoxing wine or cooking wine add that sour in the form of vinegar. 

Sugar (or coconut sugar)- The little bit of sugar in this recipe helps to balance all the flavors. 

Freshly Ground Black Pepper- Try to use freshly ground pepper if you can. When you use freshly ground pepper, the flavor is intensified and the spice is more pronounced.

For the Black Pepper Angus Steak:

Sesame Oil- Sesame oil adds a nice nutty flavor to the dish. 

Garlic- This aromatic ingredient elevates all the other ingredients in the stir-fry. 

Onion- The onion is chopped into small bite size pieces that become sweet when heated during the stir-fry process.

Red Bell Pepper- Bell peppers add so much freshness that is needed in such a savory dish. You can substitute red bell peppers for yellow, orange, or green if needed. 

But we love the vibrant red color red bell peppers add to the appearance. 

Green Beans- Green beans are another element of freshness needed for the dish and a great way to get more vegetables in your diet. 

White or Baby Bella Mushrooms- Mushrooms soak up all the tasty sauce and add a great texture. 

Angus Beef- Angus beef is known for its high fat content and beautiful marbling. This makes the beef tender and easy to chew.

Make sure you cut your meat AGAINST the grain or it will be chewier.

If you have any questions about this Black Pepper Angus Steak recipe, please leave a comment below and we will get back to you.

How To Make Black Pepper Angus Steak

1. Add the soy sauce, red chili paste, and grated ginger to a medium mixing bowl, and stir until combined. Add the beef and mix until the beef is coated.
2. In a separate small mixing bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in the remaining soy sauce, wine or sherry, sugar, and black pepper; set aside.
3. To make the black pepper angus steak, heat the sesame oil in a wok or large frying pan.
4. Add the garlic and cook on low heat for 10-20 seconds to release the flavor. 
5. Add the onion, bell pepper, and green beans, and cook until the onion starts to brown.
6. Add the mushroom slices and the marinated beef, and cook until the outside of the meat is browned but still a little pink in the center.
7. Then add the sauce and stir until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
8. Remove from the heat and serve.

We enjoy this Black Pepper Angus Steak over rice or cauliflower rice. For dessert, we recommend making chocolate ice cream.

For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe below.

Storing and Reheating Black Pepper Angus Steak

This Black Pepper Angus Steak recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

To reheat, place the stir-fry in a pan on the stove-top over medium-high heat until warmed through. 

This recipe can be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months. Just allow the stir-fry to thaw in the fridge completely before warming it up to make sure it warms through evenly.

Can I Use Substitutions in this Recipe?

Absolutely! Here are a few great substitutions that will still give you great results.

Soy Sauce- Tamari is a gluten free alternative that tastes the same as regular soy sauce.

Sugar- You can use coconut sugar as an alternative to granulated sugar, or even a granulated sweetener as a suitable substitute.

Freshly Ground Black Pepper- You can use ground pepper, but the taste will be more muted compared to fresh black pepper. If you give it a try, let us know in the comments what you thought!

Cornstarch- You can use arrowroot starch in place of cornstarch as your thickener for a grain free option.

Angus Beef Strips- This is going to give you the most tender results, but you can also use flank steak as a good option.

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