Lean Beef Bistek Tagalog

Ingredients

• 2lbs Top Sirloin Steak, sliced thin
• 5 ½tbsp Organic Tamari
• ¼cup Lemon Juice
• 6cloves Garlic
• 1tsp Black Pepper
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 2 Red Onion (medium)
• 1tbsp Avocado Oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice steak against the grain (about 1/4 inch thick slices)

2. 2

   In a large bowl or ziplock, combine: - Tamari - Lemon Juice - Garlic - Black Pepper - Bay Leaf

3. 3

   Add sliced beef to marinade, toss to coat, cover / seal, and marinate for 30 min minimum

4. 4

   Slice onions into rings (about 1/2 inch thick)

5. 5

   Heat large pan or Dutch oven over medium heat

6. 6

   Spray oil

7. 7

   Add ALL the onion rings (they'll cook down!)

8. 8

   Sprinkle with a pinch of salt

9. 9

   Cook 12-15 min, stirring occasionally, until: - Soft and translucent - Sweet smelling

10. 10

    Remove onions to bowl, set aside

11. 11

    Remove beef from marinade (SAVE THE MARINADE)

12. 12

    Pat beef slices dry with paper towel (this helps them sear, not steam)

13. 13

    Heat same pan over medium-high heat

14. 14

    Spray with oil

15. 15

    Work in batches: - Lay beef slices in single layer - Sear 1-2 min per side until browned - Remove to plate - Repeat with remaining beef

16. 16

    Once all beef is seared and removed, reduce heat to medium

17. 17

    Pour saved marinade into pan

18. 18

    Scrape up browned bits from bottom

19. 19

    Bring to simmer, cook 3-4 min to reduce slightly

20. 20

    Taste and adjust (may want to double the marinade ingredients if you want more sauce)

21. 21

    Return beef slices to pan

22. 22

    Add caramelized onions back

23. 23

    Toss everything together in the sauce

24. 24

    Cook 2-3 min until beef is coated and everything is hot

25. 25

    Cool and serve with rice or cauliflower rice or veggies!