Filipino Beef Tapa Recipe
This Filipino Beef Tapa Recipe is one of the most favorite breakfasts in the Philippines. Thinly sliced beef, marinated to perfection, is pan-fried until it glistens with caramelization and is tender and juicy. It is sweet, savory, and slightly salty and tangy, to create a perfect balance. When it is served with garlic fried rice and a sunny side egg it is also known as tapsilog, and this dish is delicious in every bite.
Equipment
1 skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef sirloin thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil for frying
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife, thinly slice the meat across the grain.
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, and black pepper. Mix until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the sliced beef into the marinade and make sure the beef is coated into the marinade. Marinate the meat for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- When ready to fry, squeeze the meat to get rid of as much marinade as you can.
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Once heated, pour enough cooking oil to fry the beef tapa. Fry the meat in single layers, be sure not to overcrowd the pan. Sear the beef for 2-3 minutes on each side or until it's browned and slightly caramelized.
- Serve with fried rice and fried egg known as tapsilog.
Notes
Recipe Notes
- To make sure your beef tapa is tender and not dry, be sure to cut the meat across the grain and marinate it with lemon juice or vinegar.
- Do not overcook the meat, otherwise, it will become chewy and dry.
- Do not overcrowd to pan and simply fry them in single layers to achieve evenly seared and caramelized Tapa.
Nutrition
Serving: 4servingsCalories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 26gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 877mgPotassium: 438mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 2mg
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