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Pinoy Beefsteak

Pinoy Beefsteak is a version of bistek tagalog that makes use of beef skirt steak. It has the same delicious taste and it is simple to prepare.

Difficulty Medium
Time 60 min
Servings 4
Ingredients 11
Steps 9
Pinoy Beefsteak
Filipino Updated 4/2/2016

Ingredients

Measured from the catalog payload.

  • 2 lbs beef skirt steak
  • 6 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 piece lemon
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 pieces yellow onion sliced crosswise
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 piece beef bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon granulated white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

9 cooking steps

  1. Slice the beef into serving pieces.
  2. Arrange the beef in a bowl. Pour the soy sauce and squeeze the lemon juice. Mix the ingredients and marinate for 1 hour.
  3. Heat the oil in a pan.
  4. Pan fry the marinated beef in medium heat for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side.
  5. On the same pan,pour-in the remaining marinade (soy sauce and lemon mixture used to marinate the beef). Add water and garlic powder. Let boil.
  6. Add the beef bouillon (also known as beef cube) and then stir. Cover the pan and cook in low to medium heat for 30 to 45 minutes. Cook longer if needed, but make sure to add more water to ensure that the mixture do not get dry.
  7. Add sugar, onion, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Note: make sure that there is still some sauce left before serving. If the there is not enough, add a bit of water or beef broth and cook for 5 more minutes before serving.
  8. Transfer to a serving plate. Serve.
  9. Share and enjoy!

Catalog details

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Beef Filipino, Bistek, Main Dish Public recipe Revision 1

Recipe notes

  • Marinate the beef for at least 1 hour for best flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
  • Ensure there is sufficient sauce before serving; add water or beef broth if needed.

Storage notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water to prevent drying out.