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Easy Filipino Beef Steak (Bistek Tagalog)
This recipe presents an easy-to-make version of Bistek Tagalog, a classic Filipino beef steak dish. Thinly sliced beef is marinated in a savory and tangy mixture of soy sauce and calamansi (or lemon/lime) juice, then seared and simmered until tender. It's typically topped with caramelized onion rings, creating a flavorful and comforting meal perfect with steamed rice.
#Filipino Food
#Bistek Tagalog
#Beef Recipe
#Easy Dinner
#Asian Cuisine
#Lunch Idea
#Soy Sauce
#Calamansi
Marinating the beef
Recipe Information
20m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
50m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Filipino
English
Nutrition (per serving)
420
Calories
38g
Protein
12g
Carbs
24g
Fat
Sautéed onion rings
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Simmering beef in sauce
Instructions
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- In a bowl, combine the beef slices, soy sauce, calamansi juice, minced garlic, and ground black pepper. Mix well to ensure the beef is fully coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for best flavor.30m
Preview30mPreviewIn a bowl, combine the beef slices, soy sauce, calamansi juice, minced garlic, and ground black pepper. Mix well to ensure the beef is fully coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for best flavor. - Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sauté the sliced onion rings until they are softened and slightly caramelized, about 3-5 minutes. Remove the onions from the pan and set aside, reserving any oil left in the pan.5m
Preview5mPreviewHeat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sauté the sliced onion rings until they are softened and slightly caramelized, about 3-5 minutes. Remove the onions from the pan and set aside, reserving any oil left in the pan. - Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the same pan. Once hot, take the beef slices out of the marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off, and sear them in batches for 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Do not overcrowd the pan. Remove the seared beef and set aside.8m
Preview8mPreviewAdd the remaining 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the same pan. Once hot, take the beef slices out of the marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off, and sear them in batches for 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Do not overcrowd the pan. Remove the seared beef and set aside. - Pour the reserved marinade into the pan, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Add the water or beef broth and bring to a simmer. Return the seared beef slices to the pan, cover, and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the beef is tender and the sauce has slightly thickened.15m
Preview15mPreviewPour the reserved marinade into the pan, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Add the water or beef broth and bring to a simmer. Return the seared beef slices to the pan, cover, and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the beef is tender and the sauce has slightly thickened. - Once the beef is tender, return the sautéed onion rings to the pan. Gently stir to combine and heat through for about 1 minute.1m
Preview1mPreviewOnce the beef is tender, return the sautéed onion rings to the pan. Gently stir to combine and heat through for about 1 minute. - Serve the Filipino Beef Steak hot, garnished with fresh calamansi or lemon wedges if desired, and accompanied by steamed white rice.1m
Preview1mPreviewServe the Filipino Beef Steak hot, garnished with fresh calamansi or lemon wedges if desired, and accompanied by steamed white rice.
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