Tapsilog Beef Tapa
Use thinly sliced beef tapa (marinated in soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar) cooked in oil or butter. Serve with scrambled eggs cooked in butter or omelet with cheese.
Ginisang Ampalaya
Prepare ginisang ampalaya (sautéed bitter gourd) with ground beef, tomatoes, and eggs. Season with fish sauce or soy sauce (or coconut aminos) and garnish with green onions.
Beef Kare-Kare
A rich and creamy stew made with oxtail, tripe, and vegetables (commonly eggplant, string beans, and banana flower) cooked in a peanut sauce. It’s often served with bagoong (fermented shrimp paste) on the side.
Beef Kaldereta
A hearty tomato-based stew traditionally made with beef , bell peppers, and liver spread, giving it a distinct savory flavor.
Beef Mechado
Tender beef simmered in a savory tomato-based sauce with potatoes and bell peppers.
Beef Pinakbet
A vegetable stew from the Ilocos region made with a variety of local vegetables such as bitter melon (ampalaya), squash, okra, and eggplant, flavored with shrimp paste.