Bistek Tagalog

INGREDIENTS:

• 3/4 kilo lean beef, thinly sliced
• 5 pcs. medium size calamansi
• 2 large onions, sliced into rings
• 6 cloves garlic, crushed
• ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• cooking oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a bowl marinate the thinly sliced lean beef with soy sauce, calamansi, and ground pepper. Leave for at least 1 hour but not longer than 3 hours. 
2. Heat a fry pan. Pour in the oil and let it hot. When oil is hot, cook the onions rings. When done, take it off the pan and set it aside. 
3. In the same frying pan, pan-fry the beef until it turns to slightly brown. Don’t over fry the beef for it will turn rubbery and very hard to eat.
4. After frying the beef, set it aside. 
5. Put in the garlic to the frying pan and saute the garlic. Add in the marinade and bring to a boil. 
6. When marinade is boiling, add the fried beef and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes or until beef it tender. Add water if necessary. Add some salt and taste if to your desired taste. 
7. Add in the onion rings and serve while hot. Enjoy!

Source : Filipino Recipes