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Bistek (Filipino Beef Steak)

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A Filipino classic, known as bistek or Filipino beef steak, is a fundamental part of numerous Filipino households. This delectable and uncomplicated recipe is a must-try. Enjoy it with a side of steamed white or brown rice or a refreshing salad.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 4
Calories 445 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup soy sauce (such as Kikkoman®)
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce (Optional)
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound beef steak, sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, or as needed
  • 4 potatoes, cut into wedges (Optional)
  • 1 large onion, cut into rings
  • ⅛ cup water (Optional)

Instructions
 

  • Combine soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, sugar, fish sauce, and pepper in a bowl. Taste and adjust to your liking. Add sliced beef, making sure it is coated evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or pan over medium-high heat. Fry potatoes in the hot oil until the edges turn golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Heat remaining oil in the same pan over medium-high heat and fry onions until edges turn brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to the same plate.
  • Heat the same pan over medium-high heat. Reserve marinade and fry beef in batches, adding more vegetable oil if necessary, until browned and no longer pink in the centers, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to the plate and continue with remaining beef.
  • Pour reserved marinade into the pan with water to deglaze, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan using a wooden spoon. Taste and adjust seasonings. Return beef back to the pan with some onion, leaving remaining onion for garnish; reduce heat and let simmer until sauce has thickened, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Slide beef and sauce onto a serving plate. Garnish with remaining onion. Place potatoes on the side and serve.

Notes

You can use lemon or calamansi juice instead of lime if preferred.
 
You can make the marinade/sauce saltier or more sour depending on your taste by adding soy sauce or lime juice. Adjust as necessary.

Nutrition

Calories: 445kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 26gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 1953mgPotassium: 1300mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Bistek (Filipino Beef Steak)
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