Bistek Tagalog (Filipino Beef Steak)
A recipe for Bistek Tagalog (Filipino Beef Steak)! Thin slices of beef are marinated in a soy sauce calamansi mixture, pan-fried, and topped with onions.
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) fresh calamansi juice
- 1 large onion half thinly sliced, half cut into thick rings
- 4 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound (450 grams) beef sirloin cut into thin, 3 inch (7.5 centimeter) wide pieces
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) water
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, calamansi juice, thinly sliced onion pieces, garlic, and pepper.
- Pound the sliced beef sirloin on each side and add to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
- In a large pan, heat oil over medium high heat. Add the onion rings and cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- Remove the beef from marinade and add to pan in a single layer, in batches if needed. Cook until browned, about 1 minute, and flip to cook the other side for another minute until just golden. Remove to a plate and repeat with remaining beef, adding more oil if needed.
- Remove the sliced onions from the marinade and cook in the pan, stirring often, until softened.
- Pour the marinade into the pan, add the water, and bring to a simmer. Add the beef and cook until tender and the sauce has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper, then serve immediately topped with the softened onion rings.