This Filipino dish is quick, easy, and mouthwateringly delicious. Salpicao combines tender beef, savory sauce, and crispy fried garlic to make a weepingly satisfying meal that pairs perfectly with rice.
On the Ingredients
- Worcestershire sauce is a British fermented condiment. It was invented in the 1800s by two pharmacists, supposedly trying to recreate a sauce from India. It has since become a very common ingredient in British cuisine as well as others, especially paired with meat. The sauce, which, by the way, is pronounced wooster-sheer, is made with a combination of vinegar, molasses, sugar, tamarind, anchovies, shallots, garlic, and spices. The flavor is quite unique and delicious, slightly fruity, tangy, and sweet.
- Oyster sauce is an Asian sauce made from cooking down oysters. It is commonly used in savory dishes from China and Southeast Asia. The flavor is sweet and salty, with a very mild fishiness.
Beef Salpicao (perfect weeknight dinner for two)
Servings
2
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
20
minutesTotal time
30
minutesThis Filipino dish is quick, easy, and mouthwateringly delicious. Salpicao combines tender beef, savory sauce, and crispy fried garlic to make a weepingly satisfying meal that pairs perfectly with rice.
Ingredients
3 tbsp cooking oil
salt to taste
1 lb steak (cut into 1-inch cubes)
8 large cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
2 tbsp chicken broth OR water
3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp soy sauce OR tamari
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 scallions (chopped)
short-grain rice to serve
Directions
- Heat the oil in a skillet over a medium-high flame. Add the garlic slices and fry until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the garlic and set aside.
- Salt the steak cubes and place them in the oil. Sear them for about 2 minutes on each side. Remove them from the pan and set aside. Reduce the heat to low.
- Mix together the broth, Worcestershire, oyster sauce, and soy sauce. Add it to the pan, along with the butter. Cook for several minutes until the sauce is thick and glossy.
- Add the beef and cook for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Remove from heat, garnish with fried garlic and scallions. Serve with short-grain rice, and enjoy!
