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Vegan Bistek Tagalog (Filipino Beefsteak)

Ashley
This vegan Bistek Tagalog or Beefsteak is a delicious plant-based twist on the popular Filipino dish. (Imitation) beef is simmered with a generous amount of onions in savory soy sauce and zesty lemon juice, then cooked down until juicy and tender. Serve with rice for a delicious and hearty meal that everyone is sure to love!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Vegan
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • • 1 small white onion diced
  • • 12 cloves garlic minced
  • • 200 grams imitation beef slices rehydrated according to package directions
  • • 1 cup soy sauce
  • • 1 cup vegan beef broth
  • • ½ cup lemon juice
  • • 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • • 4 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 4 teaspoons water
  • • 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
  • • 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • • 1 large yellow onion sliced into rings
  • • White rice for serving
  • • Chopped green onion for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large wok or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic, and sauté, stirring often, until the onion is translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the rehydrated beef slices and continue to stir-fry until the slices are heated through and slightly crisp around the edges. (Note: if using a wok made from carbon steel or cast iron, transfer the onion and beef slices to a large non-stick sauté pan over medium heat – since the sauce for bistek is acidic due to the lemon, it can affect the seasoning in your wok.)
  • Add the soy sauce, broth, lemon juice, coconut sugar, cornstarch slurry and pepper to the pan mixing well to combine. Bring to a simmer and reduce the heat to medium-low until the sauce thickens and reduces by half, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a separate large pan over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onion rings and cook until slightly tender, but not too soft, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer the onion rings to the pan with the bistek and toss to combine. Serve with rice, garnish with green onion, and enjoy immediately!
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