Bistek Tagalog (Filipino lemon and soy beef steak)
Thin slices of beef marinated in lemon and soy then quickly pan fried and smothered in soft, sweet onion rings.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.35 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the beef with the tamari, lemon juice, lime juice, garlic and pepper in a bowl. Leave it for at least 20 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the fridge.
20 min - 2
Cook the rice following the pack.
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the onion rings for 5 minutes until just soft but still holding their shape, then lift out.
5 min - 4
Add the remaining oil, turn the heat up high and lift the beef out of its marinade, keeping the marinade. Fry the beef in two batches for 2 minutes each, until browned.
- 5
Pour the marinade, water and sugar into the pan and let it bubble for 3 minutes.
3 min - 6
Return the beef and onions to the pan, toss for 1 minute and taste. Serve over the rice with the sauce spooned over.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.