Bistek (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin or skirt steak, thinly sliced.
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda.
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1/2 cup calamansi or lemon juice.
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1/4 cup soy sauce.
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
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1 medium white or yellow onion, sliced into rings.
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2 cloves garlic, minced.
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1/4 cup beef broth or water.
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Kosher salt, to taste.
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4 cups steamed rice, for serving.
# Instructions:
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Slice beef into thin 4-inch long pieces. Pound with a meat mallet to further thin. Rub with baking soda, let sit for 15 minutes, then rinse off.
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In a bowl, mix beef with calamansi juice, soy sauce, and black pepper. Marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
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Heat oil in a large skillet. Fry onion rings until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Remove most onions, leaving some in the pan.
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In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add beef pieces without overlapping. Cook for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway.
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Pour marinade and beef broth over the cooked beef. Boil for 2 minutes to combine flavors. Taste and add salt if needed.
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Arrange beef on a platter, pour sauce over it, and top with reserved onions. Serve hot with steamed rice.
# Notes:
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Bistek is a popular Filipino dish featuring tender beef in a tangy soy-citrus sauce. It's quick to prepare and perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
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Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for up to a month. Reheat gently to maintain the beef's texture.