Bistek Tagalog is the “Filipino version of the Beef Steak”. It uses tender cut of beef (sirloin or tenderloin). It is comprised of thinly sliced beef cooked in soy sauce and lemon juice and garnished with caramelized onion rings.
Ingredients
1/2 kilo of beef (sirloin or tenderloin), sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 large onions, cut into rings
1 tsp. of minced garlic
2 tbsp. of cooking oil
Marinade:
4 tbsp. of kalamansi juice (native lemon) or 1 lemon
1/4 cup of dark soy sauce
freshly-ground pepper
PROCEDURE
1. Marinate the beef for at least 30 minutes (or overnight)
2. Slice the onions into rings.
3. Heat oil in a pan and saute the onions, remove and set aside.
4. Using the same pan, fry the beef until brown, set aside.
5. Put-in the garlic then saute for a few minutes
6. Add the marinade and allow to simmer until the sauce has reduced.
7. Put in the fried beef and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until meat is tender. Add water as needed
8. Top with the onions before serving
Number of servings (yield): 3 to 4
