About This Recipe
From SoYummySoEasy.com
Beef Tapa is a classic Filipino breakfast staple — thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet-savory blend of soy sauce, Worcestershire, and garlic, then pan-fried until nicely browned. It's budget-friendly, beginner-friendly, and comes together with minimal effort. The homemade version beats anything you'd find pre-packed in a supermarket. It's best served as part of the beloved Filipino breakfast combo called Tapsilog — TAPa + SInanggag (garlic fried rice) + itLOG (fried egg). The best cut to use is sirloin, sliced thinly at the butcher.
Tips:
- Have the butcher slice the beef thinly for you — it saves time and ensures even cooking.
- Marinate for at least 3 hours; overnight in the fridge gives the deepest flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying — cook in batches for better browning.
- Serve immediately with garlic fried rice and a sunny-side-up egg for the full Tapsilog experience.
Recipe
Servings: 4 | Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Calories: ~646 kcal per serving
Ingredients
- 1 kg beef sirloin, sliced thinly
- 5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Make the marinade — In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the sugar dissolves.
- Marinate the beef — Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade and toss to coat all pieces evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Cook — Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and cook until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes per side depending on thickness.
- Serve — Plate the tapa alongside garlic fried rice and a sunny-side-up egg for a classic Tapsilog breakfast.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Serving Size | ~250g |
| Calories | 646 |
| Total Fat | 27.5g |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7g |
| Trans Fat | 1g |
| Cholesterol | 248mg |
| Sodium | 743mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g |
| Total Sugars | 9g |
| Protein | 84g |
| Iron | 48mg |
A no-fuss Filipino classic that delivers big flavor with very little effort — perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
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