Best 2 Filipino Beef Stir Fry Recipes

Filipino beef stir fry, a harmonious blend of savory flavors and vibrant colors, is a delectable dish that captures the essence of Filipino cuisine. This quick and easy stir-fry recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or weekend family dinners. Let's embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best Filipino beef stir fry recipe, tantalizing your taste buds with its irresistible aroma and lip-smacking flavors.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

FILIPINO BEEF STIR-FRY

Filipino Beef Stir-Fry image

This is an easy Pinoy recipe if you don't have much time. The beef can be sliced and marinated ahead of time making the meat even tastier. Eat the dish alone or serve with rice. Use a tender cut such as New York steak or prime rib.

Provided by lola

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Filipino

Time 3h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 (1/2 pound) New York strip steaks, sliced into thin strips
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 sweet onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound snow peas
¾ cup green peas
1 carrot, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into chunks
¼ cup oil for deep frying

Steps:

Place the sliced steak in a large bowl. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the beef slices and mix to coat. Whisk the soy sauce and sugar together in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves; pour over the beef slices. Mix and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the oyster sauce into the onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Add the snow peas, green peas, carrot, celery, and red bell pepper; cook and stir until the vegetables are slightly tender, yet still crisp, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a separate skillet. Remove the beef from the marinade, shaking off any excess moisture; discard the marinade. Fry the beef slices in the hot oil to your desired degree of doneness, 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium. Add the cooked beef to the vegetable mixture and mix well. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 65.8 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 39.1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 652.2 mg, Sugar 11.7 g

FILIPINO-STYLE BEEF STEAK WITH ONION AND BAY LEAVES (BISTEK)

Filipino-Style Beef Steak with Onion and Bay Leaves (Bistek) image

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

Ingredients

2 (1-inch-thick) boneless rib-eye steaks, excess fat trimmed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
8 fresh bay leaves
1 large white onion, sliced into 1/2" thick rounds
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
Kosher salt

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.

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your stir-fry will taste. This is especially true for the vegetables.
Cut your vegetables into uniform pieces: This will help them cook evenly.
Marinate the beef: Marinating the beef will help tenderize it and give it more flavor.
Use a well-seasoned wok: A well-seasoned wok will help prevent the food from sticking.
Cook the beef in batches: Don't overcrowd the wok, or the beef will not cook evenly.
Stir-fry the vegetables quickly: Stir-frying the vegetables quickly will help them retain their crispness and color.
Add the sauce at the end: Adding the sauce at the end will help prevent it from burning.
Serve the stir-fry immediately: Stir-fry is best served immediately after it is cooked.

Conclusion:

Filipino beef stir-fry is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. It is a great way to use up leftover beef and vegetables. With a little planning, you can have a delicious and healthy stir-fry on the table in no time.