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Beef Tapa

Beef Tapa

Beef Tapa is marinated in fish sauce, brown sugar, and fresh garlic. This Kapampangan delicacy is easy to prepare and freezable, making a great breakfast meal!

⏱ Prep: 0 min ⏱ Cook: 400 min

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup fish sauce
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar
  • 1 head garlic, peeled and minced
  • 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 lb carabao meat, sliced thinly
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp canola oil

Instructions

  1. Mix fish sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and pepper.

  2. Add meat and massage with the marinade to coat fully. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for about 2 hours or overnight. Drain beef from the marinade.

  3. In a pan on medium heat, add meat in a single layer and water. Simmer until tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.

  4. Add oil and pan-fry the meat, turning once or twice, until it gets lightly browned and cooked. Serve while hot.

  5. Slice the beef across the grain for faster cooking and a tender chew. To make slicing easier, freeze the meat for 10 to 15 minutes or until slightly firm.

  6. You can substitute beef cuts such as bottom round if carabao meat is unavailable.