Bistek Tagalog Recipe

Bistek Tagalog Recipe is a very popular, and one of the best beef recipes of the Filipinos. The word Bistek is a slang Filipino word for “Beef Steak”. In other words, the Bistek Tagalog is actually the Pinoy version of the famous Beef Steak. Bistek Recipes are very common and popular among households because of its simplicity and flavorful taste. The cooking process is so simple and the ingredients are available in most supermarkets.

Cooking Bistek Tagalog is very easy. If you know how to cook Pork Adobo or Chicken Adobo, then this Bistek Tagalog Recipe is definitely a walk in the park. All you need is some beef strips (beef sirloin), soy sauce, calamansi or lemon juice, garlic, and onions and you’re all set! The difference between the Bistek and the Beef Steak is that when cooking Bistek you have to fry the beef strips first before you simmer it in soy sauce, lemon juice, and water. To top it all off you then garnish it with onion rings and fried potatoes. Then Voila!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb beef sirloin- sliced into strips
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 piece lemon or 3 pieces calamansi
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic-crushed
• 1 large onion-sliced into rings
• 1 large potato- sliced into strips
• 3 tbsp cooking oil
• salt to taste

Cooking Procedure:

• Marinade beef in soy sauce, lemon(or calamansi), and ground black pepper for at least 30 minutes
• Heat the cooking oil in a pan then stir fry the onion rings until the texture becomes soft. Then set aside.
• In the same pan fry the potatoes. Then set aside.
• Fry the marinated beef (without the marinade) until color turns brown. Then set aside.
• Put-in the garlic then saute for a few minutes
• Pour the marinade and bring to a boil.
• Put in the fried beef and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until meat is tender. Add water as needed.
• Add the stir-fried onions and some salt to taste.
• Garnish with fried potatoes before serving.

Hot Tip:

• You can also use pork strips instead of beef. Try it!
• You can also garnish it with lemons or stir-fried green peas.

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