Bistek Tagalog
Bistek Tagalog, or Pinoy Beefsteak, is a simple yet flavorful Filipino dish made with thinly sliced beef marinated in soy sauce and calamansi, cooked with onions, and served with rice.
Ingredients
Beef and Marinade
- 1 pound beef (sirloin or any cut on sale) Sliced thinly.
- 1/4 cup soy sauce Can substitute with Worcestershire sauce.
- 2 tablespoons calamansi juice Can substitute with lemon juice or lime.
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper Adjust to taste.
- 3 cloves garlic Minced.
Cooking Ingredients
- 1 large onion Sliced into rings.
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil For pan-frying.
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice beef thinly and marinate with soy sauce, calamansi juice, pepper, and minced garlic for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Slice onion into rings.
Cooking
- Pan-fry onions in hot oil until soft and translucent, then set aside.
- In the same pan, toss in the marinated beef and cook until no longer pink.
- Add the cooked onions back into the pan and let it simmer together.
- Serve hot with rice, ensuring to ladle sauce over the top.
Notes
For leftovers, cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave with some sauce to maintain tenderness.