Savory Beef Tapa: A Heartwarming Filipino Breakfast Classic
Warm your mornings with Savory Beef Tapa, a heartwarming Filipino breakfast classic that is sure to fill your kitchen with delectable aromas. This dish features tender beef marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, calamansi juice, and garlic, creating a savory centerpiece that pairs beautifully with garlic fried rice and a sunny-side-up egg. Perfect for busy days or special family gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and easily customizable, making it a beloved choice for all ages.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 1/4 cup Calamansi Juice (or lime/lemon juice)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 pound Beef (sirloin or tenderloin)
- 2 cups Garlic Fried Rice
- 1/4 cup Vinegar Dipping Sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by mixing soy sauce, calamansi juice, minced garlic, and sugar in a bowl. Marinate the beef for at least one hour or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove excess marinade from the beef and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- In another pan, sauté minced garlic in oil until fragrant before adding cooked rice; stir until heated through.
- Serve the beef tapa alongside garlic fried rice and zesty vinegar dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg