Filipino

Bistek Tagalog

Name: Bistek Tagalog
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs beef sirloin, sliced very thinly against the grain; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup calamansi juice (or lemon juice); 3 large white onions, sliced into thick rings (divided); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 3 tbsp cooking oil

Filipino beef steak made with thinly sliced beef cooked in soy sauce and calamansi, topped with onion rings.

45 minutes

Serves 4

Lunch/Dinner

Contains common allergens

Soy Wheat

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Instructions

5 steps

1
Marinate: In a bowl, combine the thinly sliced beef, soy sauce, calamansi juice, minced garlic, and black pepper. Massage the marinade into the meat. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.

2
Sauté Onions: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Sauté half of the onion rings until they are slightly softened but still retain a crunch (about 3 minutes). Remove and set aside for the garnish.
3
Pan-Fry the Beef: In the same skillet, add the remaining oil and increase the heat to medium-high. Remove the beef from the marinade (reserve the liquid). Pan-fry the beef slices in batches so they don't steam. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
4
Simmer the Sauce: Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet along with the remaining raw onion rings and 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a boil.
5
Finish: Lower the heat and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes until the beef is completely tender and the sauce has reduced slightly. Top with the reserved sautéed onion rings just before serving with hot rice.

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