Delicious Beef Tapa Recipe
Introduction
Beef Tapa is a popular Filipino breakfast dish that is made of thinly sliced beef that is marinated in a sweet and savory sauce. It is usually served with garlic rice and fried egg on the side. If you are a fan of beef jerky or any beef dishes, then you will surely love this recipe. It's easy to make, and you can adjust the level of sweetness and saltiness to your liking.Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:- 500 grams of thinly sliced beef sirloin
- 1/2 cup of soy sauce
- 1/4 cup of vinegar
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 1 head of garlic, minced
- 1 tsp of ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp of cooking oil
Optional Ingredients
If you want to add more flavor and aroma to your beef tapa, you can also add the following optional ingredients:- 1 tsp of calamansi juice
- 1 tsp of oyster sauce
- 1 tsp of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp of honey
Instructions
Here's how to make beef tapa:- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, black pepper, and optional ingredients if desired. Mix well.
- Add the thinly sliced beef sirloin to the marinade. Make sure that the beef is fully coated with the marinade.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and marinate the beef for at least 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- When ready to cook, heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated beef to the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side or until the beef is cooked through and caramelized.
- Serve with garlic rice and fried egg on the side.
Nutrition
Here's the estimated nutritional value for one serving of beef tapa (100 grams):- Calories: 230
- Total Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
- Sodium: 1080 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Sugars: 6 g
- Protein: 21 g
Tips and Tricks
- You can use other cuts of beef such as flank steak or beef brisket if you don't have sirloin.
- To make the beef more tender, you can use a meat tenderizer or add a little bit of baking soda to the marinade.
- If you don't have time to marinate the beef overnight, you can marinate it for at least 30 minutes.
- You can also cook the beef tapa in the oven or grill it if you want a healthier option.
- Don't overcook the beef or it will become tough and chewy.
- You can also add some chopped onions or scallions to the beef tapa for added flavor and texture.
- Leftover beef tapa can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.