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Filipino Beef Steak Or Bistek Recipe

Master the art of authentic Filipino Bistek Tagalog with this family-tested recipe! This tender and flavorful beef steak, traditionally made with London Broil but adaptable to your favorite cut, boasts a perfectly balanced sweet and sour sauce. Learn the secret to achieving thinly sliced meat and a delicious sauce that's easily adjusted to your taste. This recipe unlocks the key to a restaurant-quality Bistek Tagalog right in your kitchen!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 76.2 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 3.8 (9 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Filipino Beef Steak Or Bistek

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How to Make Filipino Beef Steak Or Bistek

  1. Pound the beef to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. (Freezing for 15-20 minutes beforehand makes this easier).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup calamansi juice (or Meyer lemon juice), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. Add the beef to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Remove the beef from the marinade and add it to the hot skillet. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned.
  6. Reduce heat to medium-low, pour the remaining marinade over the beef, and cover the skillet.
  7. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the beef is cooked to your desired doneness, flipping halfway through.
  8. Remove the beef from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
  9. Serve immediately over steamed rice, garnished with fresh calamansi wedges (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

57 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

3g

Carbs

2g

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Beef & Red Meat Steak Recipes Asian Gluten Free

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Time To Make Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Beef Asian Easy Filipino Oamc Freezer Make Ahead Meat Steak Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less