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Beef Tapa

Cured thin strips of beef marinated in a savory blend of garlic, soy sauce, and citrus juice, then pan-fried until tender and caramelized.

25 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

FilipinoBreakfastStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp calamansi juice
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp calamansi juice, 6 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper to form the marinade.

  2. 2

    Add 1.5 lbs thinly sliced sirloin steak to the bowl and toss to coat thoroughly, then cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

  3. 3

    Heat 2 tbsp cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Add the marinated sirloin steak in a single layer and fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until caramelized and internal temperature reaches 145°F.

  5. 5

    Transfer cooked beef tapa to a platter and serve warm.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Beef Tapa reach?

For Beef Tapa, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

How long should Beef Tapa marinate?

Step 2 reads: "Add 1.5 lbs thinly sliced sirloin steak to the bowl and toss to coat thoroughly, then cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours." Follow the time in step 2. Shorter still seasons the surface. Much longer is not better with acidic marinades, which turn the outside of meat or fish mushy.

Is there a substitute for calamansi in Beef Tapa?

The entry for Beef Tapa calls for 2 tbsp calamansi juice. In its place: Two parts lime juice to one part orange juice.

Can I make Beef Tapa gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Beef Tapa is 1/4 cup soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How much protein is in Beef Tapa?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 35 g of protein in about 380 calories, alongside 6 g carbohydrate and 24 g fat, plus 780 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein breakfast collection.

Which part of Beef Tapa can be done ahead?

Everything up to step 2. Step 2 is a built-in pause of 4 hours: "Add 1.5 lbs thinly sliced sirloin steak to the bowl and toss to coat thoroughly, then cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 3 when you are ready to finish.

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