Filipino Beef Tapa

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

Steps

1. 1

   In a non-reactive bowl, combine soy sauce, calamansi juice, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir until sugar and salt are dissolved.

2. 2

   Add beef and massage to fully coat with marinade. Keep overnight in the refrigerator to cure. Drain meat from marinade.

3. 3

   In a wide pan over medium heat, heat about 1 tablespoon oil.

4. 4

   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.

5. 5

   Add another 1 tablespoon of oil and continue to cook until the meat is lightly browned and caramelized.

6. 6

   Remove from pan and cut into serving portions. Serve hot.