Sweet Style Bistek Tagalog + Recipe Video
Bistek Tagalog is one of my favorite Filipino dishes. It is a dish with thinly sliced beef marinated in very few ingredients then stir-fried the next day. It is very simple, yet so flavorful and delicious. Although I love the classic Bistek Tagalog, I also love to put a twist on it like the one I love back in my hometown. The restaurant calls it Oriental Style Beefsteak (if I can remember it correctly). Since I am not really knowledgeable about how an authentic oriental dish tastes like, I came up with Sweet Style Bistek Tagalog.
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I just followed the Bistek Tagalog recipe I have (which I haven’t shared yet) and the recipe I shared before needs some updating, I guess. Anyway, I added more ingredients to make it sweeter and tastier. One of the important things – you have to get a good cut of beef. I got the sirloin steak and I cut them into thin slices.
I am not sure if I can remember the taste of my favorite Oriental Style Beefsteak, but this version is perfect for me. It’s a balance of sweetness, saltiness, and sourness. I might need more veggies next time and maybe corn, too. Hmmm…
The dish may come out a little sour, depending on your pineapples. Some pineapples are sour and some are sweet. I suggest that you use your trusted brand and favorite canned pineapple. As to the banana ketchup, some of you may not be able to find it even in the Asian section at your local grocery stores (if you are outside the Philippines). In this case, you can use sweet chili sauce, I think that would do the job, but you have to adjust the measurements.
I am taking this with me at Fiesta Friday #291 and this week, Diann @ Of Goats and Greens and I are co-hosting. Please join us.
Sweet Style Bistek Tagalog
Ingredients
For the marinade:
- 400 g beef sliced thinly
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) 7-Up or Sprite
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) pineapple syrup from the can
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) soy sauce
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- Juice of ½ lemon or 3 calamansi
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
Other ingredients:
- 5 tbsp cooking oil divided
- 2 cloves garlic sliced
- 1 onion sliced
- ½ cup red bell pepper
- 3/4 cup pineapple chunks drained
- 180 ml (3/4 cup) banana ketchup
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) pineapple syrup
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) honey or ½ tbsp sugar or to taste
Instructions
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In a bowl or container, mix all ingredients for the marinade. Cover the bowl or the container and keep in the fridge overnight.
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The next day, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3tbsp of oil and when the oil is hot enough, add the beef. Stir to distribute evenly. Add the marinade after a few minutes.
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Cover the skillet and let the beef cook for about 5 minutes or until tender. Remove the beef and its juices and transfer to plate.
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In the same skillet, add oil. When the oil is hot enough, add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add onion, cook until translucent. Then, add the bell pepper. Stir until bell pepper is cooked.
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Add pineapple chunks and stir for a few minutes. Add ketchup, pineapple syrup, and honey. Do a taste test and adjust accordingly.
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Next is to add the cooked beef and its juices. Stir for a few minutes and it’s ready.
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Serve with white rice.
Thanks a bunch for spending your precious time with me!
I am also sharing this at
Full Plate Thursday,447 | Happiness is Homemade |What’s For Dinner? Sunday link up #216 | Mix it up Monday | Melt in your Mouth Monday Recipe Blog Hop #426 | Cook Blog Share |
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Jacqueline Bellefontaine (@RecipeCrumbs)
gosh that looks one rich and meaty stew. Thank you for linking to #CookBlogShare
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
It pairs well with white rice. 😀 Thank you, Jacqui.
Angie | Fiesta Friday
Wow, Jhuls, you’ve been on a roll with these fantastic Filipino dishes. I haven’t had this sweet style bistek before, and it sounds so yum! It’ll be the first thing I’ll order next time I go to our favorite Filipino restaurant. Thanks for cohosting Fiesta Friday this week XOXO
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Hmm, I am not sure if they serve the sweet style one, but I think they have the classic Bistek Tagalog. 😀 Thank you, Angie.
helenfern
Perfect for the coming cooler weather – and it looks so good! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Have a lovely week and hope to see you back next week!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
It is my new favorite. In fact, I am craving for it. Thanks for stopping by.
Carol
It looks so tasty!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Thank you! In fact, I am craving it now. 😀
Miz Helen
This recipe looks delicious, I can’t wait to try it! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday,447 this week. Hope you have a great Labor Day Weekend and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Hi, Miz Helen. Thank you so much for the visit. I am glad you like this dish. 🙂
goatsandgreens
I really need to explore the wonders of Filipino cuisine more often. These recipes sound wonderful. Oh, and I have to say, I’d really love to find and try banana ketchup! I’m glad to be co-hosting Fiesta Friday with you this week! Have a great weekend!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Yay! I hope you will love the banana ketchup. It is a little sweet and some are sweet & spicy. 🙂 Thank you, Diann. I hope to co-host with you again.