Filipino Beef Steak (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 cups cooked rice to go with the dish.
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1/4 cup water or beef broth.
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2 minced garlic cloves.
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1 medium onion, sliced into rings.
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2 tablespoons oil for frying.
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1/4 cup soy sauce.
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper.
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1/2 cup calamansi or lemon juice.
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1 1/2 pounds of thinly sliced skirt or sirloin steak.
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1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda.
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A pinch of kosher salt, if needed.
# Instructions:
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Chop beef into strips about 4 inches long. Flatten further with a meat mallet, then coat with baking soda. Wait 15 minutes, then wash it off.
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Combine the beef slices in a bowl with soy sauce, calamansi juice, and black pepper. Pop it in the fridge for 30 minutes to marinate.
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Warm oil in a big skillet. Cook onions until soft but not browned, about 2 minutes. Set most aside, but leave a few in the pan.
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Add garlic to the same skillet, stir for a minute, then throw in the beef slices in a single layer. Flip halfway, cooking for 10 minutes total.
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Pour the leftover marinade and water or broth into the pan with the beef. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes. Add extra salt if you'd like.
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Put beef on a serving dish, pour sauce on top, and add the onions you saved earlier. Serve warm alongside the steamed rice.
# Notes:
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This Filipino favorite, known as Bistek, is a tender meat dish with a zesty soy-lemon kick. It’s a quick, tasty option for weeknights.
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Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 7 days or freeze them for 30. Reheat gently so the beef doesn’t get tough.