Bistek Tagalog (Filipino Pan-Fried Beef Rump Steak )

Bistek Tagalog is a classic Filipino dish made of beef. It is usually flattened with a meat tenderizing tool, slowly cooked in soy sauce, calamansi juice, garlic and onions. This is a specialty of the Tagalog region.

Serves: 2







Ingredients

• 350 grams Australian rump steak, sliced into thin strips
• 1 piece small red onion, sliced into rings
• ⅛ to ¼ cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice or calamansi juice
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 big cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 cup salt reduced beef broth
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

To Serve:

• spring onion, sliced
• steamed rice or 👉Garlic Fried Rice
• 👉Sunny Side Up Fried Egg

Method

1. Slice the rump steak into thin strips. Set aside.
2. Combine the sliced beef, soy sauce and lemon in a bowl.
3. Mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
4. Heat the oil in a pan and sauté the garlic in a medium-high heat until soft.
5. Pan fry the rump steak for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until light brown.
6. Pour the marinade and the beef broth.
7. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
8. Stir and simmer with cover for 20 minutes.
9. Remove the cover and add the sliced onion. Cook for at least 3 minutes or to your liking.
10. Transfer to a serving plate and serve.
11. Serve warm!

Psalm 28:7

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.

Mrs. Shirley Simmons