Name: Bistek (Filipino Beef Steak)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup soy sauce (such as Kikkoman®); 0.25 cup lime juice; 3 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 teaspoons white sugar; 1 teaspoon fish sauce; ground black pepper to taste; 1 pound beef steak, sliced 1/4-inch thick; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, or as needed; 4 potatoes, cut into wedges; 1 large onion, cut into rings; 0.125 cup water

Bistek (Filipino Beef Steak)

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Filipino beef steak (bistek) is a staple in many households in the Philippines. This must-try recipe is very delicious and simple to make. Serve with steamed white or brown rice or a salad.

Ingredients

½ cup soy sauce (such as Kikkoman®)
¼ cup lime juice
3 cloves garlic, smashed
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon fish sauce (Optional)
ground black pepper to taste
1 pound beef steak, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, or as needed
4 potatoes, cut into wedges (Optional)
1 large onion, cut into rings
⅛ cup water (Optional)

Directions

Combine soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, sugar, fish sauce, and pepper in a bowl. Taste and adjust to your liking. Add sliced beef, making sure it is coated evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or pan over medium-high heat. Fry potatoes in the hot oil until the edges turn golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Heat remaining oil in the same pan over medium-high heat and fry onions until edges turn brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to the same plate.
Heat the same pan over medium-high heat. Reserve marinade and fry beef in batches, adding more vegetable oil if necessary, until browned and no longer pink in the centers, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to the plate and continue with remaining beef.
Pour reserved marinade into the pan with water to deglaze, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan using a wooden spoon. Taste and adjust seasonings. Return beef back to the pan with some onion, leaving remaining onion for garnish; reduce heat and let simmer until sauce has thickened, 7 to 10 minutes.
Slide beef and sauce onto a serving plate. Garnish with remaining onion. Place potatoes on the side and serve.

Recipe Tips

You can substitute lemon or calamansi juice instead of lime juice if preferred.

You can make the marinade/sauce saltier or more sour depending on your taste by adding soy sauce or lime juice. Adjust as necessary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

445	Calories
17g	Fat
48g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 445
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g	22%
Saturated Fat 5g	27%
Cholesterol 60mg	20%
Sodium 1953mg	85%
Total Carbohydrate 48g	17%
Dietary Fiber 6g	21%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 26g
Vitamin C 50mg	251%
Calcium 56mg	4%
Iron 5mg	25%
Potassium 1300mg	28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.