Filipino Beef Tapa

3.71 from 31 votes

Beef Tapa is a classic Filipino dish often served for breakfast with garlic fried rice and sunny side up eggs. It's easy to make and sure to be a family favorite.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Marinating8 hrs

Total Time15 mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Filipino

Keyword: filipino tapa, tapsilog

Servings: Servings

Calories: 354kcal

Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup calamansi juice
1 head garlic, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 pounds beef sirloin, thinly sliced
canola oil

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Instructions

In a non-reactive bowl, combine soy sauce, calamansi juice, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir until sugar and salt are dissolved.
Add beef and massage to fully coat with marinade. Keep overnight in the refrigerator to cure. Drain meat from marinade.
In a wide pan over medium heat, heat about 1 tablespoon oil.
Add beef in a single layer and cook, turning on sides, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until liquid (meat will dispel liquid) is almost absorbed.
Add another 1 tablespoon of oil and continue to cook until meat is lightly browned.
Remove from pan and cut into serving portions. Serve hot.

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