Classic Tapsilog (Filipino Beef Tapa with Garlic Rice and Fried Egg)

Ingredients

• For the Tapa (Cured Beef:)
• 1/2 kg beef sirloin (thinly sliced)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp calamansi juice (or lemon juice)
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• For Sinangag (Garlic Fried Rice:)
• 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
• 5 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• For Itlog (Fried Egg:)
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Marinate the Tapa – In a bowl, mix soy sauce, calamansi juice, sugar, garlic, and black pepper. Add the sliced beef and marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

2. 2

   Cook the Tapa – Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan over medium heat. Pan-fry the beef for 3-5 minutes per side, or until caramelized. Set aside.

3. 3

   Prepare the Garlic Rice – In the same pan, heat 2 tbsp of oil and sauté garlic until golden brown. Add cooked rice and stir-fry for 5 minutes. Season with salt.

4. 4

   Fry the Eggs – In another pan, heat 1 tbsp of oil and fry eggs sunny-side-up (or as preferred). Sprinkle with salt.

5. 5

   Assemble and Serve – Plate the garlic rice, tapa, and fried egg together. Serve with atchara or spiced vinegar on the side.