Filipino-Style Bistek
A classic Filipino dish made with marinated beef steaks, cooked to perfection and served with a side of steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 pounds BistekThinly sliced beef steaks
- ●1/4 cup Savory soy sauce
- ●2 tablespoons Gooey brown sugar
- ●4 cloves Filipino garlic
- ●1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- ●2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed calamansi juiceoptional
- ●1/4 cup Freshly chopped scallionsoptional
Instructions
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1. In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and black pepper to make the marinade.
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2. Add the sliced beef to the marinade and mix well to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
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3. Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
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4. Remove the beef from the marinade, letting any excess liquid drip off.
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5. Add the beef to the preheated skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired level of doneness.
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6. Transfer the beef to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
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7. Serve the sliced beef with a side of steamed vegetables, garnished with chopped scallions and a squeeze of calamansi juice if desired.