Filipino Beef Steak (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 1/2 pounds of skirt steak or beef sirloin, sliced thin.
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1/4 cup of soy sauce.
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1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda.
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1/2 cup of lemon juice or calamansi.
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1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
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2 tablespoons of cooking oil.
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1 medium yellow or white onion, cut into rings.
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped.
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1/4 cup of water or beef broth.
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Salt to taste.
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4 cups of cooked rice for serving.
# Instructions:
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Cut the beef into 4-inch strips, keeping them as thin as possible. Tenderize with a meat hammer, coat with baking soda, let it rest for 15 minutes, and rinse thoroughly.
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Combine the beef, soy sauce, calamansi juice, and black pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate it for half an hour to soak up all the flavors.
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Warm the oil in a skillet. Cook the onion rings for 2-3 minutes until soft. Keep most onions aside, leaving some in the pan.
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Using the same skillet, add garlic and stir for a minute. Lay the beef flat, avoiding overlap, and cook for about 10 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
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Pour the marinade and broth into the pan with the beef. Let it simmer for 2 minutes while stirring. Adjust salt if needed after tasting.
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Place the cooked beef on a serving plate, drizzle the sauce over it, and layer the remaining onions on top. Serve immediately with warm rice.
# Notes:
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This classic Filipino meal pairs tender beef with a zesty soy and citrus glaze. A quick, tasty option for weeknight meals.
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Store leftovers in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for a month. Reheat carefully to keep the meat soft.