Easy Bistek (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/4 cup soy sauce.
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1/4 cup beef broth or water.
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1 1/2 pounds of thinly sliced beef sirloin or skirt steak.
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1 medium onion (white or yellow), cut into rings.
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
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1/2 cup calamansi or lemon juice.
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda.
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2 minced garlic cloves.
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper.
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4 cups of cooked steamed rice, to pair.
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Salt (Kosher works well), season to preference.
# Instructions:
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Cut beef into thin strips, each about 4 inches long. Use a meat mallet to make the slices thinner. Coat with baking soda, let it rest 15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
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Combine soy sauce, calamansi juice, and black pepper in a bowl. Toss in the beef, mixing well. Let it chill in the fridge for half an hour.
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In a big skillet, warm some oil. Cook onion rings until they look soft and clear, roughly 2-3 minutes. Take most of them out but leave a little behind in the pan.
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In the same skillet, add minced garlic and stir for 1 minute. Lay beef slices flat in the pan (don’t crowd them). Cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway.
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Pour the leftover marinade and the beef broth into the pan. Let it bubble for 2 minutes, stirring so the flavors blend. Adjust salt to taste if needed.
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Place the beef on a serving dish, spoon the sauce on top, and sprinkle over the reserved onions. Pair it with your steamed rice, and dig in while it’s hot.
# Notes:
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Bistek is a tasty dish from the Philippines that features soft beef in a citrusy, savory sauce. Great for a weeknight meal with bold flavors.
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Store extras in the fridge for up to 7 days or keep in the freezer for a month. Reheat gently so the beef stays tender.