Top 3 Filipino Beef Dishes

Bistek Tagalog is a traditional meat dish originating from the Philippines. It consists of thinly sliced beef that's marinated and braised in a combination of citrus juice (usually from lemon, lime, or calamansi fruit), onions, garlic, soy sauce, and pepper. It is believed that the dish was derived after the Spanish bistec encebollado. When properly prepared, the flavors should be savory, salty, and tangy. It's important to use only the freshest beef and the most tender cuts such as top round and sirloin. The dish is traditionally garnished with pan-fried onion rings on top and served with steamed rice on the side. Expand

Pares is a Filipino term that typically refers to a standard combination of beef stew, beef soup, and rice. The star is the stew consisting of beef chunks that are slowly braised in a flavorful stock infused with garlic, soy sauce, star anise, sugar, and a variety of other spices and condiments. The thick, rich, and slightly sweet sauce and tender meat make pares one of the most popular beef dishes in the country. The term pares translates as pairs and stems from the traditional practice of serving this satisfying stew along with fried or steamed rice and a bowl of nourishing beef stock. This traditional comfort food is commonly found in many Filipino establishments (carenderias), which all have their signature pares recipes.Expand

Adobong baka is a traditional stew originating from the Philippines. This type of adobo is usually made with a combination of thinly sliced beef, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, peppercorns, sugar, water, salt, and bay leaves. The beef is marinated in a mixture of garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, brown sugar, and soy sauce. It is then browned in a pan, covered with water, seasoned with salt, and simmered until the sauce is almost fully absorbed. Adobong baka is served hot with rice on the side.Expand