Bistek Tagalog Beef Sirloin (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat
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1 1/2 lbs beef sirloin, thinly sliced
→ Marinade
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5 tablespoons soy sauce
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4 pieces calamansi or 1 lemon, juiced
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Aromatics
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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3 medium onions, sliced into rings
→ Other
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4 tablespoons cooking oil
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1 cup water
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1 pinch salt
# Instructions:
01 -
Combine beef, soy sauce, lemon (or calamansi), and ground black pepper in a bowl. Marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for best results.
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Heat the cooking oil in a pan then pan-fry half of the onion rings until soft and slightly caramelized. Remove and set aside for garnish.
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Drain the marinade from the beef, reserving the liquid. Using the same pan, quickly sear the beef slices for about 1 minute per side. Remove from pan and set aside.
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Add more oil to the pan if needed. Sauté garlic and remaining raw onions until onions soften.
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Pour the reserved marinade and water into the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil.
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Return the beef to the pan. Cover and simmer until meat is tender, adding more water as needed during cooking.
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Adjust seasoning with additional ground black pepper and salt as needed. Top with the reserved pan-fried onions and serve hot.
# Notes:
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Bistek Tagalog is a classic Filipino dish featuring beef cooked in a tangy soy sauce with citrus and onions.
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For authentic flavor, use calamansi (Philippine lime) if available.
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Traditionally served with steamed white rice.