P F Chang's Beef a La Sichuan Recipe (Szechuan Beef, Gluten Free) (2024)

FAQs

Is PF Chang's Mongolian beef gluten free? ›

Yes. Mongolian Beef can be prepared gluten-free upon request. When dining in, please alert your server of any allergies before placing your order.

This Szechuan beef recipe starts with thinly sliced flank steak that is coated in cornstarch and seasonings, then pan fried in a large skillet or wok until crispy. Remove the steak slices from the pan, then add in veggies, dried red chilies and Sichuan peppercorns.

Mongolian Beef can be described as having a savory soy-based sauce with scallions as its main aromatic. Szechuan Beef has a similar soy sauce-based profile but with the addition of a spicy element, such as fresh or dried chilis and/or Sichuan peppercorns for a numbing sensation.

Here, grass-fed ground beef gets flashed in a hot skillet with aromatics before adding crisp-tender green beans and tamari-brown sugar sauce into the mix. Fluffy jasmine rice soaks up the sauce, while salted peanuts on top provide a delightful crunch. Peanuts and Soy.

Chang's have menu items for those with Celiac Disease or an intolerance to gluten? Yes. Gluten-free menu items can be found on our Menu page under the Nutritionals section.

Those who prefer a more intense heat may enjoy Hunan dishes more while those who look for a unique type of spice may look to Szechuan dishes instead.

Although the region is now romanized as Sichuan, the cuisine is still sometimes spelled 'Szechuan' or 'Szechwan' in the West. There are many local variations of Sichuan cuisine within Sichuan Province and Chongqing Municipality, which was politically part of Sichuan until 1997.

Szechuan food is spicier, using an array of chiles — most famously tongue-numbing Szechuan peppers and spicy chile bean paste. Because the region is warm and humid, there's an emphasis on preservation techniques like tea-smoking, salting, and pickling.

In Chinese cooking, proteins like beef, pork or chicken are velveted first before stir-frying them. There are several ways to velvet, but at its most basic level, it involves marinating meat with at least one ingredient that will make it alkaline. This is what tenderizes the meat, especially cheaper, tougher cuts.

Which is hotter Hunan or Szechuan? ›

If you prefer a more intense and straightforward spiciness, the chili-driven Hunan dishes are for you. Szechuan peppercorn does have some spice, but it's milder and has the unique component of its numbing and tingling effects. Another distinguishing factor is the complimentary flavors.

Flank steaks are the most popular choice for making a stir-fry. However, you can also use sirloin steak, skirt steak, Denver steak, or even beef chuck. Beef chuck steak is the most economical choice, but it does require some extra trimming. You'll want to remove the tough tissue from the steaks before frying.

Velvet the beef: The velveting technique involves tenderizing, marinating, and a quick searing of the meat. To tenderize: Sprinkle with baking soda (the secret Chinese meat tenderizer). To marinate (a quick marinade): Add basic beef marinade and mix to coat evenly. Let marinate for 15 minutes or up to overnight.

Cornstarch: Cornstarch is used as a thickening agent in many Asian dishes. It gives the Mongolian beef its signature glossy, thick sauce. If you can't find cornstarch, use flour instead, but it may not provide the same clear, glossy finish.

Making the Mongolian Beef Sauce

Whisk the Mongolian Beef Sauce ingredients together consisting of soy sauce, water, brown sugar, Asian sweet chili sauce, rice wine, hoisin, pepper, sriracha and cornstarch. Stir Fry Beef.

Mongolian Sauce is made from San-J's famous Tamari Soy Sauce with 100% soybeans and no wheat content, certified gluten-free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization and verified Non-GMO by the Non-GMO Project.

This product has 4 ingredients with gluten and 5 ingredients that may have gluten.

Yes. Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps can be ordered gluten-free upon request. When dining in, please alert your server of any allergies before placing your order. Visit our Gluten-Free Menu page to view all gluten-free items.

All of Chang's sauces are gluten free and many of our noodle varieties are gluten free also.