Pro Tips

Marinate the beef for at least 30 minutes so the soy-calamansi flavor penetrates deeply into the meat.

Bistek Tagalog Classic

Bistek Tagalog Classic

Manila, Luzon

Thinly sliced beef sirloin marinated in soy sauce and calamansi juice, pan-fried, and topped with plenty of caramelized sweet onion rings.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Total: 40 min Easy Serves 16

Instructions

  1. Marinate beef slices in soy sauce, calamansi juice, and ground black pepper for 30 minutes.
  2. Drain beef, reserving the marinade. Pan-fry beef slices in hot oil until browned, then set aside.
  3. In the same pan, sauté garlic and onion rings until onions are soft and translucent.
  4. Pour in the reserved marinade and simmer for 3 minutes.
  5. Return the fried beef to the pan, coat with sauce, and serve hot.

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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting

Marinate the beef for at least 30 minutes so the soy-calamansi flavor penetrates deeply into the meat.
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Maria Santos

Traditional Filipino & Kapampangan Cuisine

Maria Santos is a valued contributor to the UlamDaily editorial team. Based in Pampanga, she shares recipes inspired by Kapampangan and traditional Filipino comfort food — dishes she learned through years of home cooking and family tradition.

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