Bistek

Ingredients

• 1 lb Beef
• 5 tablespoons Soy Sauce
• 1 Lemon
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 3 parts Onion
• 4 tbs Olive Oil
• 1 cup Water
• 1 pinch Salt

Directions

1. Step 1: Marinate beef in soy sauce, lemon (or calamansi), and ground black pepper for at least 1 hour. Note: marinate overnight for best result
2. Step 2: Heat the cooking oil in a pan then pan-fry half of the onions until the texture becomes soft. Set aside
3. Step 3: Drain the marinade from the beef. Set it aside. Pan-fry the beef on the same pan where the onions were fried for 1 minute per side. Remove from the pan. Set aside
4. Step 4: Add more oil if needed. Saute garlic and remaining raw onions until onion softens.
5. Step 5: Pour the remaining marinade and water. Bring to a boil.
6. Step 6: Add beef. Cover the pan and simmer until the meat is tender. Note: Add water as needed.
7. Step 7: Season with ground black pepper and salt as needed. Top with pan-fried onions.
8. Step 8: Transfer to a serving plate. Serve hot. Share and Enjoy!