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Bistek with Onion

Thin beef marinates with soy, lemon, and garlic, then cooks with onions in a savory skillet sauce.

Typical price

$9.36for 4 servings

$2.34 per serving$9.36 for 4

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Bistek with Onion

Hawaiian and PacificDairy-freeLow-carbBudgetFamilyDinners

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Beef chuck roast or stew beef$6.99/lb typical1 lb$6.99Typical price
Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical1$0.60Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical0.25$0.22Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical1.2 lb$1.55Typical price
Total for the servings shown$9.36

Pantry staples you likely have

Soy sauceOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef
  • 5 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 lemon
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 parts onion
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 pinch salt

Steps

  1. Slice the beef and three onions thinly.
  2. Mix the soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, half the oil, and beef in a bowl, then marinate for 20 minutes.
  3. Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onions for 6 minutes.
  4. Add the beef and marinade, then cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Add the water and simmer for 8 minutes, until the beef reaches 145 F and the sauce slightly thickens.

Swaps

  • Beef chuck roast or stew beef for Pork roast, shoulder or loinabout $4.50/lb less at typical prices
  • Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

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