Spoon Simple
Bistek Tagalog
Thinly sliced beef marinated in soy sauce and calamansi, pan-fried with caramelized onions. Filipino beef steak at its finest — tangy, savory, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep 15 min
Cook 15 min
Total 30 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — Marinate the beef
- 1.5 lbs beef sirloin (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup calamansi or lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ tsp black pepper
Step 2 — Cook and serve
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 large onions (sliced into rings)
- Steamed white rice
Instructions
- 1
Marinate
Combine beef, soy sauce, calamansi, garlic, and pepper. Marinate at least 15 minutes (up to 2 hours in the refrigerator).
- 2
Pan-fry the beef
Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Remove beef from marinade (reserve marinade). Sear beef in batches 1–2 minutes per side. Set aside.
- 3
Caramelize onions and finish
In the same pan, cook onion rings 3–4 minutes until softened and golden. Pour in reserved marinade and simmer 2 minutes. Return beef to pan, toss to coat. Serve over steamed rice.
Nutrition per serving: 380 cal · 40g protein · 10g carbs · 20g fat · 1g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
