Filipino Beef Steak
Introduction
Filipino Beef Steak, or Bistek Tagalog, is a beloved Filipino dish made with tender beef slices marinated in soy sauce and calamansi (or lemon), then pan-fried to perfection and simmered in a savory and tangy sauce. Topped with caramelized onions, it’s best served with steamed rice for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs (700 g) beef sirloin or tenderloin, sliced thinly
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons calamansi juice (or substitute with lemon juice)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large onions, sliced into rings
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- ½ cup water (or as needed)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance flavors)
- Steamed white rice (for serving)
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