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Beef Tapsilog with Fresh Sides

Sweet-savory beef tapa with garlic fried rice and a crispy fried egg, served with fresh papaya, cucumber, and tomato. A complete Filipino breakfast-for-dinner plate ready in under 30 minutes.

Total time
28 min
Servings
2
Calories
620
Protein
42g
Beef Tapsilog with Fresh Sides
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Ingredients

  • ¾ lb beef sirloin or strip steak, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 1 small papaya, peeled and sliced
  • 1 whole cucumber, sliced
  • 1 whole tomato, sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix beef with 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and a pinch of black pepper in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Brown beef slices 2-3 minutes per side without stirring until caramelized.

  3. 3

    Remove beef to a plate. Add remaining 2 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp oil to the same skillet.

  4. 4

    Stir in cooked rice, breaking up clumps, until edges start to crisp and garlic is fragrant, about 4 minutes.

  5. 5

    Push rice to the side. Crack eggs into the pan and fry until whites set but yolks still jiggle, about 3 minutes.

  6. 6

    Divide rice and eggs between plates. Top with beef, papaya, cucumber, and tomato. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (12-inch)
  • mixing bowl
  • wooden spoon

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