Beef Tapa

Beef Tapa

Beef Tapa

Beef tapa is a very popular breakfast item in Filipino cuisine. Thin slices of sirloin get marinated in sugar, fish sauce, and a ridiculous amount of garlic for a day. The next morning, wake up, roll a fatty, and pan fry the beef for 2 minutes a side. It’s ready that quick. Beef tapa is always served with a mound of garlic fried rice and eggs. You can make beef tapa in large batches and freeze down portions in vacuum sealed bags.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Marinating Time1 day
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: Beef, breakfast, Filipino, main course, Southeast Asian
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs top sirloin sliced 1/8”-1/4” thick
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup fish sauce
  • 1 head garlic peeled and minced
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Mix together the brown sugar, fish sauce, minced garlic, and black pepper.
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  • Add the slices of beef to the marinade. Marinate for 1 day.
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  • Heat up the oil in a sauté pan over high heat. Add in the slices of beef in a single layer.
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  • Cook the beef for 2 minutes a side.
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Serve the beef tapa with garlic fried rice and fried eggs.