Bistek : Filipino Beef Steak

 

Ingredients:

1. 1/2 kilo of beef (round, sirloin or tenderloin), sliced 1/4-inch thick
   4 tbsp. of kalamansi (native lemon) juice
   1/4 c. of dark soy sauce
   freshly-ground pepper
   1 tsp. of minced garlic
   2 large onions, cut into rings
   2 tbsp. of cooking oil

Instructions:

1. In a glass mixing bowl, mix kalamansi or lemon juice and soy sauce. Add beef, garlic and ground pepper. Mix well. Let sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
   Heat a heavy skillet. Add oil. Lightly fry the onion rings. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Keep warm.
   Reheat oil until smoking. Pan-fry the beef slices in batches, removing them as they brown. When all the beef has been cooked, pour the marinade into the skillet and boil for 1 minute. Arrange beef slices on a plate. Place the onion rings on top. Pour the sauce over the onions and beef. Serve at once.

Cooking time (duration): about 50 including marinating time.