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Beef Tapa
Tapa Damulag is marinated in fish sauce, brown sugar, and fresh garlic. This Kapampangan delicacy is easy to prepare, freezable, and makes a great all-day breakfast meal!

- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/2 cup fish sauce
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 head garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 pounds carabao meat, sliced thinly
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine fish sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and pepper.
- 2
Add meat and massage with the marinade to coat fully. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for about 2 hours or overnight. Drain beef from the marinade.
- 3
In a pan over medium heat, add meat in a single layer and water. Simmer until tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- 4
Add oil and pan-fry the meat, turning once or twice, until lightly browned and cooked. Serve hot.