Bistek Tagalog (Filipino Beef Steak)

Filipino Bistek is a savory dish consisting of thinly sliced beef sirloin marinaded in a 3-ingredient soy sauce mix then simmered with onions and garlic. This recipe is only 8 ingredients and makes an easy weekday meal!

• Cook Time: 1 Hr.
• Prep Time: 15 mins.
• Cuisine: Filipino
• Course: Main Entree
• Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds top round or sirloin, sliced thinly
• 2 lemons, juiced (about 1/4 cup juice)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
• 1 head garlic, peeled and minced
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 cup water
• salt to taste
• 1 onion, peeled and sliced into rings

Instructions:

• In a bowl, combine beef, lemon juice, soy sauce, sliced onions, garlic, and pepper. Massage marinade into the meat and marinate for about 30 minutes. 
• Remove meat, onions, and garlic from marinade, squeezing and reserving excess liquid.
• In a pan over high heat, heat oil. Add beef and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes per side or until lightly browned. Spoon out and reserve released meat juices during frying. Remove meat.
• In the pan, add onions and garlic, and cook, stirring regularly, until softened. Return browned beef to pan.
• Add reserved marinade and meat juices. Add water and bring to a boil. 
• Cover, lower heat, and simmer for about 40 to 50 minutes or until meat is fork-tender and liquid is reduced. Season with salt to taste. 
• Turn off heat. Garnish with onion rings, if desired, and cover to allow onions to cook slightly in the steam. Serve hot.

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