Bistek Tagalog
Bistek Tagalog, also known as Filipino Beef Steak, is a popular and flavorful Filipino dish that features thinly sliced beef marinated in a savory, slightly tangy sauce made from soy sauce and calamansi (or lemon).
What is needed:
- 750g thinly sliced beef ( filet mignon or ribeye)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 125g cup soy sauce
- 120ml calamansi or lemon juice
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 1 medium red onion, chopped in whole circles
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to do it:
- In a bowl, combine sliced beef, garlic, soy sauce Marinate for at least and hour, or up to overnight in a fridge.
- Heat a little bit of oil in a pan over medium heat, cook onions till caramelised but still crunchy in the middle, remove from pan and set aside
- In the same pan, sauté beef for a few minutes and then remove from pan.
- Add the marinade and reduce to your liking and add back beef and onions
- Cook for a few minutes and serve hot with rice and some steamed vegatebles on the side.