Bistek Tagalog
Tender beef strips braised in a savory soy and citrus sauce with onions. A classic Filipino comfort dish that's quick, flavorful, and perfect served over rice.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef sirloin or chuck steak
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup calamansi or lemon juice
- 2 whole large yellow onions
- 4 whole garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- 1
Slice beef against the grain into thin strips about 0.25-inch thick. Slice onions into rings.
- 2
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, calamansi juice, minced garlic, and black pepper. Set marinade aside.
- 3
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat. Working in batches, sear beef strips 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- 4
Add onion rings to the same skillet and cook 2-3 minutes until starting to soften, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Return beef to skillet and pour in marinade and water. Bring to simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and braise 10-15 minutes until beef is tender and sauce thickens slightly.
- 6
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce or calamansi juice if desired. Serve over steamed white rice.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch stainless steel skillet with lid
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- mixing bowl
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
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