Bistek Tagalog (Filipino Beef Steak)

 

Ingredients

• 2 pounds top round or sirloin, thinly-sliced
• 1 large onion, peeled and sliced into rings (reserve 5 to 6 rings for garnish)
• 1 head garlic, peeled and minced
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• juice of two lemons
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 cup water
• salt to taste

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine beef, onions, garlic, pepper, lemon juice and soy sauce. Massage marinade into meat and marinate for about 30 minutes. Remove meat, onions and garlic from marinade, squeezing and reserving excess liquid.
2. In a pan over high heat, heat oil. Add beef and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes per side or until lightly browned. Spoon out and reserve released juices during frying. Remove meat.
3. In the pan, add onions and garlic and cook, stirring regularly, until limp and aromatic. Return meat to pan.
4. Add reserved marinade and juices. Add water and bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat and simmer for about 40 to 50 minutes or until meat is fork-tender and liquid is reduced. Season with salt to taste. Turn off heat and add the remaining onion rings. Cover and allow onion slices to cook slightly in the steam. Serve hot over steamed rice.

Source: Kawaling Pinoy