Cooking Lucid
Beef Tapa
Sweet-savory marinated beef strips pan-fried until caramelized. A beloved Filipino breakfast (tapsilog) served with garlic rice and fried egg.
Prep 15 min
Cook 10 min
Total 25 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — Marinate
- 1.5 lbs beef sirloin (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup calamansi or lemon juice
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Step 2 — Serve
- Garlic fried rice (sinangag)
- 4 fried eggs
- Sliced tomatoes and cucumbers
Instructions
- 1
Marinate
Combine beef with soy sauce, calamansi, brown sugar, garlic, pepper, and oil. Marinate at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 2
Pan-fry
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry beef in batches 2–3 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked to your liking.
- 3
Serve
Serve as tapsilog: beef tapa with garlic fried rice and a fried egg. Add sliced tomatoes and cucumbers on the side.
Nutrition per serving: 380 cal · 38g protein · 12g carbs · 20g fat · 0g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
