Bistek Tagalog
Thin beef steak marinated in soy sauce and calamansi, pan-seared and smothered in sweet onion rings.
Serves 4
Prep 35 min
Cook 15 min
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb beef sirloin, sliced thin
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons calamansi or lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons oil, divided
- 2 large onions, sliced in rings
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup water
Steps
Step 1. Marinate the beef in the soy sauce, calamansi, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2. Cook the onions in 1 tablespoon of oil for 3 minutes until just soft. Remove and keep warm.
Step 3. Sear the beef in the remaining oil in batches, 2 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through with no pink.
Step 4. Add the garlic, marinade, and water to the pan and simmer 3 minutes. Return the beef and onions and toss. Serve with rice.
Where this recipe comes from
Yoribang Filipino recipes by Yoribang. License: Free to use. View the original (opens in a new tab)
Original Yoribang write-ups of Filipino dishes. Soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and fish sauce carry much of the flavor. Calamansi is a small sour citrus, and lemon or lime works if you cannot find it. Bagoong (shrimp paste) and ube are sold at Asian grocery stores.