Filipino Beef Tapa
Beef Tapa is a classic Filipino dish often served for breakfast with garlic fried rice and sunny side up eggs. It's easy to make and sure to be a family favorite.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup calamansi juice
- 1 head garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 pounds beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- canola oil
Instructions
- 1
In a non-reactive bowl, combine soy sauce, calamansi juice, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir until sugar and salt are dissolved.
- 2
Add beef and massage to fully coat with marinade. Keep overnight in the refrigerator to cure. Drain meat from marinade.
- 3
In a wide pan over medium heat, heat about 1 tablespoon oil.
- 4
Add beef in a single layer and cook, turning on sides, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until liquid (meat will dispel liquid) is almost absorbed.
- 5
Add another 1 tablespoon of oil and continue to cook until the meat is lightly browned and caramelized.
- 6
Remove from pan and cut into serving portions. Serve hot.