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This Easy Bistek Tagalog recipe highlights the rich flavors of Filipino cuisine, featuring tender marinated beef infused with a savory and tangy marinade of calamansi juice, soy sauce, and garlic. Served with steamed rice, it’s a comforting and satisfying dish that will impress family and friends.
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Easy Bistek Tagalog (Filipino Beef Steak) Recipe

This Easy Bistek Tagalog recipe highlights the rich flavors of Filipino cuisine, featuring tender marinated beef infused with a savory and tangy marinade of calamansi juice, soy sauce, and garlic. Served with steamed rice, it’s a comforting and satisfying dish that will impress family and friends.
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef sirloin thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsps soy sauce
  • 2 pieces calamansi or 1/2 of a small lemon, juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium onions sliced into rings
  • vegetable oil for cooking
  • 1/2 cup water or broth
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine the beef sirloin, soy sauce, calamansi juice (or lemon juice). Marinate for at least 1 hour, overnight for best results.
  • Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add half of the sliced onions and pan-fry until they become translucent and soft. Remove the onions from the pan and set aside.
  • Drain the marinade from the beef and set it aside. In the same pan, add the beef and pan-fry for about 1 minute per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add more oil if needed. Sauté the minced garlic and the remaining raw onion rings until the onion softens.
  • Pour the reserved marinade and water into the pan. Bring to a boil. Add the beef back into the pan, cover, and simmer until the meat is tender, adding water as needed.
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Top with the pan-fried onions. Transfer to a serving plate and serve hot with steamed white rice.