Bistek Tagalog Recipe | How to Cook Bistek Tagalog

calamansi juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lime juice provides similar acidity and flavor.

beef sirloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is lower in fat; pork is often cheaper.

Marinate the beef sirloin in soy sauce, lemon juice, ground black pepper, and garlic powder for at least 30 minutes.

Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.

Sauté the onions until they are translucent.

Add the marinated beef to the pan and cook until browned.

Pour in the water and add sugar and cornstarch, stirring to combine.

Simmer until the sauce thickens and the beef is cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

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