Tapa Filipino Beef

Method

1. Slice the beef into thin strips and combine with soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar in a bowl, then marinate for at least 10 minutes of the prep time to allow the Filipino tapa flavors to fully penetrate the meat.
2. Heat a heavy skillet or kawali over medium-high heat and add the marinated beef strips in a single layer without crowding the pan.
3. Cook the beef for approximately 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the meat caramelizes and develops a slightly charred, sticky glaze from the soy sauce and vinegar marinade.
4. Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking for a further 19 minutes, adding any remaining marinade to the pan and allowing it to reduce and coat the beef thoroughly.
5. While the beef finishes cooking, fry the eggs in a separate pan to your preferred doneness, whether sunny-side up in the traditional Filipino tapsilog style or fully cooked.
6. Plate the caramelized beef tapa alongside the fried eggs and serve immediately while hot.