Bistek Tagalog Recipe
Filipino · Main course · 45 min total
A classic Filipino beef steak marinated in citrus and soy sauce, then simmered with onions until tender and savory.
15
min prep
min prep
30
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
320
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 500g beef sirloin or round steak, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup calamansi juice (or lemon juice)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large onions, sliced into rings
- 1 cup water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine beef slices, soy sauce, calamansi juice, black pepper, and minced garlic. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Remove beef from marinade (reserve marinade) and sear each side for 1-2 minutes until browned. Do in batches to avoid overcrowding. Set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté onion rings until translucent and slightly caramelized, about 3-4 minutes. Remove half of the onions for garnish.
- Add the reserved marinade and water to the pan. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return the beef to the pan. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes until beef is tender and sauce thickens slightly. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
- Transfer to a serving plate, top with reserved caramelized onions, and serve hot with steamed rice.
Tips
- Marinate overnight for deeper flavor.
- Use a tender cut like sirloin or flank steak for best results.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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