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Beef Tapa (Cured Beef) with Garlic Rice recipe by Safe Plated

Beef Tapa (Cured Beef) with Garlic Rice

Beef tapa is a cured, dried or fried beef, traditionally prepared as a breakfast dish. Dairy and nut-free.

25m prep + 20m cook4 servings
Contains soyDAIRY-freeNUTS-free
480 cal|30g protein|45g carbs|20g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Beef Sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (wheat-free tamari)
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Vinegar (white or apple cider)
  • 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil
  • 4 cups Cooked Rice

Instructions

  1. 1In a medium bowl, combine the 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (wheat-free tamari), 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar, 4 cloves Garlic, minced, and 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper.
  2. 2Add the 2 tablespoons Vinegar to the bowl and stir everything together until the brown sugar is mostly dissolved. This is your marinade.
  3. 3Add the 1 lb Beef Sirloin, thinly sliced, to the marinade. Use your hands or tongs to make sure every slice of beef is coated. Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
  4. 4When you are ready to cook, place a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil to the skillet. Let the oil heat up for about 1 minute until it shimmers.
  5. 5Carefully place the marinated beef slices in a single layer in the hot skillet. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Fry the beef for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until it is browned and cooked through. The beef should have a slightly crispy edge.
  6. 6Remove the cooked beef from the skillet and set it aside on a plate. Let the beef rest for 2 minutes before serving.
  7. 7Serve the Beef Tapa immediately with the 4 cups Cooked Rice. You can optionally stir-fry the cooked rice with some of the minced garlic from the marinade before serving, if desired.

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