Bistek (Filipino Beef Steak)
Bistek is a staple Filipino dish where tender cuts of beef are simmered in a flavorful marinade of soy sauce and calamansi juice. Topped with thick slices of onion rings and with a side of rice, you will absolutely love the simplicity of this dish!
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- ~350 g thinly-sliced beef (sirloin, top round, flank) 1
- 1/2 red onion, sliced into rings
- 1 tbsp oil, for sautéing
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1-2 tbsp calamansi juice, according to taste (can substitute with lemon or lime juice) 2
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp sugar 3
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine together the thinly-sliced beef, soy sauce, calamansi juice, minced garlic, sugar, and ground black pepper.
- 2
Gently massage the ingredients into the meat until evenly combined. Cover and let marinate for at least 30-60 minutes 4.
- 3
Heat the 1 tbsp of oil in a pan over medium heat. Gently squeeze the beef to remove any excess marinade, and fry for 3-5 minutes until just cooked through (you may need to do this in batches to avoid overcrowding). Set aside.
- 4
In the same pan, add in the onion rings. Gently sauté for 5-10 minutes, or until they begin to soften and become translucent.
- 5
Pour in the rest of the remaining marinade, and continue to reduce/boil to your desired consistency to create the sauce 5.
- 6
Add back in the beef and toss to combine 6.
- 7
Serve with a side of rice and veggies. Enjoy!