Bistek (Filipino Beefsteak)

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

Directions

Slice meat into slices

20240227_1001_65de05576d2f0.webp Start by cutting meat into slices and put into a container

Squeeze calamansi/lemon

20240227_1001_65de054aa3633.webp Now you want to squeeze out the juice of the calamansi (preferred), can be substituted by a lemon. Then add soy sauce and grounded pepper, you now have marinade

Mix marinade with beef

20240227_1001_65de05b29eab4.webp Add the marinade into the container with beef, then put in fridge for at least one hour and for best result, leave overnight

Cut onion into slices (rings)

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Cut onions into slices, put aside half foe later

Fry half of the onions

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

Drain marinade

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

Fry beef

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

Saute garlic and onion

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

Add marinade and water

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

Add beef and cover

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

Top with pan fried onions

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

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