Description

Tapsilog is a popular Filipino dish often served at breakfast. The word “tapsilog” actually blends together several Filipino dishes into a single word just like breakfast fused with lunch becomes brunch. Tapa (beef), sinangag (garlic fried rice), and itlog (fried egg) become tapsilog. Beef sirloin is thinly sliced and marinated in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, citrus, sugar, and garlic. It's sweet, tangy, and savory, slightly charred on the outside, but tender on the inside. When making the garlic rice, it's best to use cold, leftover rice so that it stays nice and chewy as it cooks and doesn't turn mushy.

Directions

1. Gather the ingredients.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, half of the garlic, lemon juice, brown sugar, and black pepper.
3. Add the sliced sirloin and mix until well combined, and all the pieces are well coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
4. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the remaining garlic and cook until light golden brown, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn.
5. Add the rice and mix thoroughly. Cook for about 7 minutes, until the rice is heated through. Season with salt to taste.
6. Divide the rice between four plates or bowls and set aside.
7. Wipe out the skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, and return to medium heat.
8. Drain the meat from the marinade. Discard the marinade. Add the meat to the skillet in an even layer. Cook for about 3 minutes per side, or until the meat is cooked through.
9. Divide the steak between the plates with the rice, add a fried egg, and serve with the spicy vinegar.