How to Make Filipino Beef Steak - A Step-by-Step Guide

Filipino Beef Steak, also known as Bistek Tagalog, is a popular and delicious dish in the Philippines. It is made with thinly sliced beef marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, calamansi juice (or lemon juice), and pepper, then pan-fried and simmered in the marinade until tender. This tangy and savory dish is typically served with steamed rice and is a favorite among many Filipino households.

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Ingredients

  • 4 pounds New York strip steak, sliced thin
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Place sliced beef in a large bowl. Whisk together lemon juice, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; pour over beef and toss to coat. Stir in cornstarch. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to overnight.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Remove beef slices from marinade, shaking to remove any excess liquid. Discard marinade.
  • Working in batches, fry beef slices in hot oil until they start to firm and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer beef slices to a serving platter.
  • Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes; spoon over beef slices.
  • Nutrition

    756 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 175mg
    • Sodium: 658mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 89g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 87mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1179mg