Pan-Seared Beef Bistek with Caramelized Onions and Soy Sauce Glaze

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Tender slices of beef steak seared to perfection, served with sweet caramelized onions and a savory soy sauce glaze. This Filipino recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs beef sirloin steak, soy sauce, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Slice 500g beef sirloin steak into 1/4-inch thick strips against the grain. In a bowl, combine 4 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Add the beef strips and marinate for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 thinly sliced large onion and 1 tbsp brown sugar, cooking for 10 minutes until the onions turn golden brown and caramelized, stirring occasionally.
  3. Step 3: Remove onions and set aside. Add the remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the skillet and sear the marinated beef strips in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until browned but still tender.
  4. Step 4: Return the caramelized onions to the skillet, sprinkle with 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and stir to combine. Cook together for 2 more minutes to let the flavors meld and the soy sauce glaze thicken slightly.

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