
Bistek
A classic Filipino beef from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.
Origin
Categorized as Filipino Beef in TheMealDB. Original source: https://panlasangpinoy.com/bistek-tagalog-beefsteak-recipe/
Ingredients
- 1 lbBeef
- 5 tablespoonsSoy Sauce
- 1Lemon
- 3 clovesGarlic
- 3 partsOnion
- 4 tbsOlive Oil
- 1 cupWater
- 1 pinchSalt
Instructions
- 01
0. Marinate beef in soy sauce, lemon (or calamansi), and ground black pepper for at least 1 hour. Note: marinate overnight for best result
- 02
1. Heat the cooking oil in a pan then pan-fry half of the onions until the texture becomes soft. Set aside
- 03
2. Drain the marinade from the beef. Set it aside. Pan-fry the beef on the same pan where the onions were fried for 1 minute per side. Remove from the pan. Set aside
- 04
3. Add more oil if needed. Saute garlic and remaining raw onions until onion softens.
- 05
4. Pour the remaining marinade and water. Bring to a boil.
- 06
5. Add beef. Cover the pan and simmer until the meat is tender. Note: Add water as needed.
- 07
6. Season with ground black pepper and salt as needed. Top with pan-fried onions.
- 08
7. Transfer to a serving plate. Serve hot. Share and Enjoy!





