Bistek

Ingredients

• 450 gbeef, approx 1 lb; sirloin or tenderloin, thinly sliced
• 5 tbspsoy sauce
• 1lemon, juice only; or substitute calamansi juice
• 3 clovesgarlic, minced
• 3onions, medium; cut into rings — divided into portions for pan-frying and sautéing
• 4 tbspolive oil
• 1 cupwater
• salt
• black pepper, to taste

Method

1. 1

   Marinate the beef in soy sauce, lemon juice, and ground black pepper for at least 1 hour, or overnight in the fridge for best results.

2. 3

   Drain the marinade from the beef and set it aside. Pan-fry the beef in the same pan for 1 minute per side. Remove and set aside.

3. 4

   Add more oil if needed and sauté the garlic and remaining onions until softened.

4. 5

   Pour in the reserved marinade and water. Bring to a boil, then add the beef, cover, and simmer until the meat is tender, adding water as needed.

5. 6

   Season with black pepper and salt as needed. Top with the pan-fried onion rings and serve hot over steamed rice.

6. 2

   Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Pan-fry half of the onion rings until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.