Bistek (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin or skirt steak.
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda.
03 - 1/2 cup calamansi juice.
04 - 1/4 cup soy sauce.
05 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
06 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
07 - 1 medium onion, sliced in rings.
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced.
09 - 1/4 cup beef broth or water.
10 - Salt to taste.
11 - 4 cups steamed rice for serving.

# Instructions:

01 - Slice beef thin, pound to tenderize. Rub with baking soda, let sit 15 minutes, then rinse.
02 - Mix beef with calamansi juice, soy sauce and pepper. Marinate 30 minutes.
03 - Sauté onions 2-3 minutes until translucent. Remove most for garnish.
04 - Add garlic, cook beef 10 minutes. Add marinade and broth, boil 2 minutes.
05 - Plate beef with sauce, top with reserved onions. Serve with rice.

# Notes:

01 - Keeps 1 week refrigerated.
02 - Can freeze up to 1 month.
03 - Can use lemon juice instead of calamansi.

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