Beef Salpicao: The Ultimate Filipino Comfort Food
A sizzling favorite in Filipino households, Beef Salpicao transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary dining experience. This garlicky, buttery stir-fry showcases how Filipino cuisine elevates beef to new heights through perfect flavor combinations.
What Makes It Special:
The magic of Beef Salpicao lies in its perfect balance of flavors:
Texture & Technique:
Quality beef tenderloin remains the star, cut into uniform cubes for even cooking. The quick sear preserves the meat's juiciness while developing a beautiful caramelized crust. Unlike typical stir-fries, the final toss in garlic-infused butter gives this dish its signature Filipino character.
Versatile Serving Options:
While traditionally served as a main dish with steamed rice, modern interpretations showcase its flexibility:
Why It's a Filipino Favorite:
Cultural Significance:
Beef Salpicao represents the Filipino talent for adapting global influences - combining European-style beef preparation with Asian seasoning techniques. The dish's popularity in home kitchens and restaurants alike demonstrates its place in contemporary Filipino food culture.
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Beef salpicao recipe is a stir-fried beef dish. This is a straightforward beef dish recipe with a delicious flavor. It’s cooked and seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, butter, and red chili flakes. Excellent main dish or meal as an appetizer.
Cut the beef tenderloin into 1-inch cubes and put it in a mixing bowl.
Peel and mince the garlic. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine beef, salt, ground black pepper, worcestershire sauce and red chili pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly, and allow the meat to marinate for 10 minutes.
In a pan, heat cooking oil over a medium-low flame. Saute the garlic, stirring constantly, until golden brown.
Remove the fried garlic from the pan, then add the marinated beef and sear until the sides turn brown.
Add oyster sauce, stir, and cook for 3 minutes.
Add the butter, stir, and continue cooking until the liquid evaporates completely.
Add the fried garlic and toss. Turn off the heat, and then transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Serve hot with a plate of steaming rice.
Share and enjoy the food. Happy cooking!
Servings 4
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.