FILIPINO-STYLE BEEF STEAK WITH ONION AND BAY LEAVES (BISTEK)
If you trimmed any excess fat off the steaks, render it slowly over medium heat and use in place of the oil.
Provided by Angela Dimayuga
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Christmas Eve Steak Beef Rib Beef Onion Soy Sauce Philippines Quick & Easy Christmas
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Slice steaks in half lengthwise. Following natural seams in meat, cut each half into 2-3 pieces and set aside.
- Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium. Add bay leaves; cook until beginning to brown around the edges, about 1 minute. Add onion and 1/2 cup water. Cover skillet (use a baking sheet if you don't have a lid) and cook until onion is partly tender; it should have lost its raw bite but still have some crunch, about 5 minutes. Transfer onion and bay leaves to a plate with a slotted spatula or tongs.
- Increase heat to medium-high and bring remaining liquid in skillet to a boil. Cook until only 2 Tbsp. remains. Scrape into a small bowl and stir in lemon juice and soy sauce. Set sauce aside.
- Wipe out skillet and heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in skillet over medium-high. Season reserved meat with salt. Working in batches, cook meat undisturbed until dark brown, about 2 minutes. Turn and cook until second side is lightly browned, about 45 seconds. Transfer to a platter.
- Reduce heat to medium (let skillet cool a little if it is very hot) and cook reserved sauce in skillet just to let flavors meld, about 1 minute. Add 1-2 Tbsp. water if sauce is too concentrated. Pour over meat and top with onion and bay leaves.
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