Bistek Tagalog ( Filipino Style Beef Steak)

I love beef and its the Filipino style of Beef Steak recipe that I like it the most, it is called Bistek Tagalog / Pinoy Bistek. This recipe is so easy to cook you just have to make sure that the beef meat is tender and everything will follow.I got this recipe from my Aunt which is one of her specialties when it comes to meat dishes. and I love her own version of this steak and so I'm sharing this one with you, better try cooking this simply delicious Beefsteak at home.

Ingredients:
1 lb kilo beef( round steak/sirloin/tenderloin), sliced the beef meat thinly about 1/4 inch, use tenderizer to soften the beef.
3 tbsp kalamansi juice or 1 piece lemon
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp cooking oil
1/2 tbsp ground pepper
1 large onion cut into rings
pineapple tidbits ( optional)

How to cook:

• In a bowl, mix lemon (or kalamansi juice), soy sauce, pepper and garlic. Balance the flavor by adjusting it.
• In a soy sauce mixture add the beef. Mix well. and marinate at least 1 hour.
• Heat the pan and put 1 tbsp of oil. Stir fry lightly the onion rings. Remove from the pan and set side.
• In the same pan, add another 1 tbsp of oil. fry the marinated beef (without the marinade) until color turns brown. Set aside
• Pour the marinade and bring to a boil
• Add the fried beef and simmer for 15 minutes or until meat is tender and add water as needed
• Add the stir-fried onions and put some salt to taste as needed.
• Put it in a serving plate top it with pineapple tidbits. There you have it, serve hot. Share and enjoy this good food! ( Best serve with hot plain rice).

Number of servings ( yield): 4