Filipino Beef Steak with Onions

Filipino beef steak, or bistek, is a savory dish featuring tender beef marinated in soy sauce and calamansi juice, then sautéed with onions. This flavorful dish is often served with rice, making it a comforting meal that showcases the rich culinary traditions of the philippines. Enjoy the balance of tangy and savory flavors in every bite!
This recipe is dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include vegetable oil, beef sirloin, onion, calamansi juice.
- Follow all 5 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 500 g beef sirloin (sliced thinly)
- 2 medium onion (sliced)
- 1 tbsp calamansi juice
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the sliced beef sirloin in soy sauce, calamansi juice, minced garlic, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the sliced onions until translucent.
- Remove the onions from the skillet and set aside, then add the marinated beef to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Pour in the marinade and water, then simmer for about 10 minutes until the beef is tender.
- Return the sautéed onions to the skillet and mix well before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 30 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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