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Beef · Filipino classic.

Ingredients

• 1 lb Beef
• 5 tablespoons Soy Sauce
• 1 Lemon
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 3 parts Onion
• 4 tbs Olive Oil
• 1 cup Water
• 1 pinch Salt

Method

1. Marinate — Marinate beef in soy sauce, lemon (or calamansi), and ground black pepper for at least 1 hour.
2. Marinate — Note: marinate overnight for best result Heat the cooking oil in a pan then pan-fry half of the onions until the texture becomes soft. Set aside
3. Drain — Drain the marinade from the beef. Set it aside.
4. Fry — Pan-fry the beef on the same pan where the onions were fried for 1 minute per side.
5. Add ingredients — Remove from the pan. Set aside Add more oil if needed.
6. Continue cooking — Saute garlic and remaining raw onions until onion softens.
7. Bring to a boil — Pour the remaining marinade and water. Bring to a boil. Add beef.
8. Simmer — Cover the pan and simmer until the meat is tender.
9. Season — Note: Add water as needed. Season with ground black pepper and salt as needed.
10. Serve — Top with pan-fried onions. Transfer to a serving plate. Serve hot.
11. Continue cooking — Share and Enjoy!

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