Black Pepper Sirloin Steak is a premium entrée at Panda Express, adding roughly $1.50 to any container. At 180 calories with 19g of protein it has the second best protein-to-calorie ratio on the permanent menu.
Black Pepper Sirloin Steak Panda Express pricing works differently from the standard entrées, because it carries a premium upcharge inside every container. This page covers what it actually costs, the full nutrition, how it compares to the other beef options, and whether the upcharge is worth paying. Full board pricing is on our Panda Express menu , and current Panda Express coupon codes apply to premium entrées the same as any other.
This is one of three premium entrées on the menu, alongside Honey Walnut Shrimp and Beijing Beef. The upcharge is applied per premium entrée, so two of them in a Bigger Plate adds $3.00 rather than $1.50. Franchise locations run between $1.25 and $1.75; the figures below are the national midpoint.
| How You Order It | Price | Upcharge | Cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium entrée, à la carte | $7.40 | Built in | 180 |
| Large entrée, à la carte | $10.10 | Built in | 270 |
| Bowl, one entrée | $11.20 | +$1.50 | 270–700 |
| Plate, two entrées | $12.90 | +$1.50 | 450–880 |
| Bigger Plate, three entrées | $14.40 | +$1.50 | 600–1,060 |
| Bigger Plate, two premium | $15.90 | +$3.00 | Varies |
| Family Meal, per premium entrée | $49.85 | +$5.85 | Varies |
The Family Meal upcharge is nearly four times the container rate, which catches people out. Full container pricing on the Panda Express menu.
At 180 calories with 19g of protein, Black Pepper Sirloin Steak Panda Express delivers 10.6g of protein per 100 calories, second only to Grilled Teriyaki Chicken on the permanent menu, and well ahead of every other beef option. It is also low in carbohydrate at 10g, which makes it the strongest choice on the board for anyone limiting carbs.
| Nutrient | Per Medium Serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 180 |
| Protein | 19g |
| Fat | 8g |
| Carbohydrate | 10g |
| Sodium | 560mg |
| Protein per 100 cal | 10.6g |
A Bowl with sirloin steak and Super Greens is 270 calories with 25g of protein — the lowest-carb full meal on the menu. Build your own on the nutrition calculator.
Three beef options sit on the permanent menu and they are not close on macros. Beijing Beef costs the same premium but delivers a third of the protein for two and a half times the calories, because it is battered and sauced heavily rather than wok-seared.
| Entrée | Price | Cal | Protein | P/100 Cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Pepper Sirloin Steak Premium · wok-seared, celery and onion | $7.40 | 180 | 19g | 10.6g |
| Mongolian Beef Premium | $7.40 | 200 | 16g | 8.0g |
| Broccoli Beef Standard price | $5.90 | 150 | 9g | 6.0g |
| Beijing Beef Premium · battered and sauced | $7.40 | 470 | 14g | 3.0g |
If you are paying the premium anyway, sirloin steak is the better use of it. Beijing Beef costs the same and is the weakest beef option on every macro measure.
Sliced sirloin steak wok-seared with baby broccoli, onion and red bell pepper in a black pepper sauce built on soy sauce, garlic and ginger. Unlike the battered entrées it goes straight into the wok, which is why the calorie count stays low and the texture holds better than a fried item under a heat lamp.
| Element | What It Is |
|---|---|
| Beef | Sliced sirloin, not battered |
| Vegetables | Baby broccoli, onion, red pepper |
| Sauce | Black pepper, soy, garlic, ginger |
| Cooking method | Wok-seared to order |
| Allergens | Wheat, soy, sesame |
Contains no milk, egg, nuts or shellfish by recipe, though shared woks mean cross-contact is possible. Full breakdown on the allergen menu.
$7.40 for a medium à la carte serving. Inside a container it adds a premium upcharge of around $1.50, taking a Plate to $12.90 and a Bigger Plate to $14.40. In a Family Meal the upcharge rises to $5.85 per entrée.
180 calories for a medium serving, with 19g of protein, 8g fat and 10g carbs. That is the second lowest calorie entrée on the menu after Broccoli Beef.
It is classed as a premium entrée alongside Honey Walnut Shrimp and Beijing Beef, because sirloin costs more than chicken. The upcharge applies per premium entrée, so two in one Bigger Plate adds $3.00 rather than $1.50.
On macros, yes. It delivers 10.6g of protein per 100 calories, the second best on the menu. If you are paying a premium regardless, it beats Beijing Beef at the same price on every measure.
They are closely related. Panda Express has run the dish under both names, with Angus appearing as a limited release and sirloin as the permanent version. The build and sauce are the same.
Yes. Percentage codes such as PANDA20 apply to the full order total including the upcharge, so they save slightly more on a premium entrée. Current codes are on our Panda Express coupon code.
Codes shown are based on typical U.S. Panda Express Official Website as of August 2026 and may vary by location. Check your local restaurant or Panda Express app for the latest prices.