Bistek (Filipino Beefsteak)
Beef slices marinated in calamansi (lemon) and soy, with onion and rice

Published: 28 Feb 2024
Directions
Slice meat into slices

Squeeze calamansi/lemon

Mix marinade with beef

Cut onion into slices (rings)

Cut onions into slices, put aside half foe later
Fry half of the onions

After you have heated a fryingpan with oil, fry half the onions until soft. Set aside
Drain marinade

Now you want to drain the marinade from the beef and set it aside
Fry beef

Fry the beef in the pan used for onions, about 1 minute per side and then set aside
Saute garlic and onion

Now saute the garlic and remaining raw onion, until onion becomes soft
Add marinade and water

Now you add the marinade and water to the pan with onion and garlic, then bring to a boil
Add beef and cover

After adding the beef, cover with lid and let simmer until beef becomes tender. Add water as needed
Top with pan fried onions

Season to taste with salt and pepper, then add the pan fried onions on top from earlier
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