Filipino Beef Tapa

Name: Filipino Beef Tapa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 2 tbsp sugar; 5 cloves garlic, minced; freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; garlic fried rice (sinangag), for serving; 1 fried egg, for serving; 1/2 cucumber, sliced for serving; 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved for serving; 1 tbsp crispy garlic bits, for garnish

A classic Filipino breakfast dish featuring thinly sliced beef marinated in a savory and sweet sauce, then fried until tender and browned. It's traditionally served with garlic fried rice and a fried egg.

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Total

20 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$23–$38

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Ingredients

1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
5 cloves garlic, minced
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp vegetable oil
garlic fried rice (sinangag), for servingoptional
1 fried egg, for servingoptional
1/2 cucumber, sliced for servingoptional
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved for servingoptional
1 tbsp crispy garlic bits, for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
Thinly slice your beef.
2
In a large bowl, combine the sliced beef with soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, and black pepper.
3
Mix well to combine, then cover and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
4
Heat oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add the marinated beef to the hot pan and cook, stirring occasionally.
6
Continue to cook until all the liquid from the marinade has evaporated and the beef is browned all over.
7
Serve the beef tapa with garlic fried rice, a fried egg, fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and a sprinkle of crispy garlic bits.