Bistek (Beef & Onions)

1. Marinate the meat. Slice the meat thinly so the marinade soaks up quicker. The easiest way to slice flank or skirt steak thinly is to slice against the grain slightly diagonally. Also, cut the strips so that they’re about 4 inches long. Transfer the sliced meat to a large bowl. Add garlic powder, ground pepper, lemon juice and soy sauce. Mix until all the meat is coated with the liquid. Marinate for 30 minutes.

2. Cook the meat. In a medium pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic for 1 minute. Slowly pour the meat, including the marinade, into the pan. Be very careful, as oil may splatter. To prevent the oil from splattering, slowly drop portions in the pan and wait about 5 seconds to drop another portion until all the meat is in the pan. Let the meat cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover and cook for the next 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. During the last 5-10 minutes of cooking (depending on how well you want the onions cooked), add the onions.

Enjoy this SARAPLICIOUS! dish.