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Beef Tapa with Papaya Atchara

A classic Filipino breakfast of cured beef tapa served with a refreshing papaya atchara (pickled papaya salad). Made dairy and nut free.

20m prep + 15m cook4 servings
Contains wheatContains soyDAIRY-freeNUTS-free
480 cal|40g protein|30g carbs|20g fat|4g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Beef Sirloin (thinly sliced)
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 cups Papaya (unripe, shredded)
  • 1/2 cup Carrot (shredded)
  • 1/4 cup Bell Pepper (red, thinly sliced)
  • 1 tbsp Ginger (julienned)
  • 1/2 cup Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Cooking Oil

Instructions

  1. 1In a bowl, combine beef sirloin, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and black pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight in the refrigerator).
  2. 2Prepare the atchara: In a separate bowl, combine shredded papaya, carrot, bell pepper, and ginger.
  3. 3In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, then pour over the papaya mixture. Let it cool and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. 4Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the marinated beef tapa until browned and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  5. 5Serve beef tapa with papaya atchara and rice.

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