Bistek Tagalog Recipe/ Filipino Beef steak made easy

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.

Slice beef sirloin thinly against the grain.

Marinate beef in soy sauce, calamansi juice, minced garlic, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Remove beef from marinade and reserve marinade for later use.

Pan-fry beef slices in batches until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove beef from skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, sauté sliced onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add reserved marinade and water to the skillet; stir to combine.

Bring to a simmer and add bay leaves and sugar; cook for 5 minutes.

Return the beef to the skillet and simmer for another 5-7 minutes until heated through.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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