Bistek Tagalog (Filipino Beef Steak)
Filipino-style beef steak is hearty, tasty, and perfect with steamed rice. Braised in citrus, soy sauce, onions, and garlic, this Bistek Tagalog is a guaranteed family favorite!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 1 hr
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 pounds top round or sirloin, sliced thinly
- 2 lemons, juiced (about 1/4 cup juice)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
- 1 head garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 cup water
- salt to taste
- 1 onion, peeled and sliced into rings
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine beef, lemon juice, soy sauce, sliced onions, garlic, and pepper. Massage marinade into the meat and marinate for about 30 minutes.
- 2
Remove meat, onions, and garlic from marinade, squeezing and reserving excess liquid.
- 3
In a pan over high heat, heat oil. Add beef and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes per side or until lightly browned. Spoon out and reserve released meat juices during frying. Remove meat.
- 4
In the pan, add onions and garlic, and cook, stirring regularly, until softened. Return browned beef to pan.
- 5
Add reserved marinade and meat juices. Add water and bring to a boil.
- 6
Cover, lower heat, and simmer for about 40 to 50 minutes or until meat is fork-tender and liquid is reduced. Season with salt to taste.
- 7
Turn off heat. Garnish with onion rings, if desired, and cover to allow onions to cook slightly in the steam. Serve hot.