Thin-sliced Beef Steak
- Soomaali
- Bisteeki Hilib
- Français
- Steak de Boeuf tranché très fin
- العربية
- not translated yet
By Leila & Abdullahi · ·
The Japanese sukiyaki beef has a lot of history, but this sukiyaki-cut beef steak has a simple story. When you can’t afford expensive cuts of beef and you can’t be without steak, what is the solution? Well, you take a cheap cut of ungraded beef and you slice it very thin. Give the steaks a quick acid-based marinade and you’re in business. The marinade must be robust: garlic, cilantro, and fresh ground black pepper. Then add colourful veggies and it becomes a feast for the eyes.
Somali butcher shops are familiar with these thin-sliced steaks and you could buy them ready-cut. If you don’t live near Somalis, Japanese, or any group that was let into this secret, and if your butcher is not willing to slice the beef this thin, don’t worry. Buy sirloin beef and partially freeze it. Then using a sharp knife, slice the beef as thin as possible.
The steaks cook very fast and it’s important not to overcook them, otherwise they will become tough. They are best served immediately.
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Ingredients
1 cup = 237 mL · 1 Tbsp = 15 mL · 1 tsp = 5 mL. All are level measurements.
For the beef steaks
For the veggie topping
Method
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Using a mortar and pestle, grind together the cilantro, minced garlic, and vegetable seasoning. Add the vinegar, black pepper and olive oil. Transfer the marinade to a bowl.
Marinate the steaks on both sides and leave aside. You can refrigerate the marinated steaks for a day or two. The acidic marinade breaks down the connective tissue of the meat and tenderizes it.
Cook the meat for just 30 seconds on each side. Do not overcrowd the pan and move the steaks around to the hotter parts of the pan.
For the vegetable topping, sauté the onions in olive oil, then add the vegetable seasoning. Add the vinegar and the sugar then add the sliced bell peppers and carrot. Turn off the heat while the vegetables have a bit of a crunch.
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masha allah waan ka faaiideystay waadna mahadsan tihiin bahda xawaash 100%.
Waa ku mahadsan tahay inaad nala socodsiisay, waanna ku faraxsan nahay inadd ka faa’iidaysanaysid.
Just made some steak– out of my head– and it turned out like crap. (excuse my language. I had to come here. Now, I will try and make this one. lol I will keep you updated!
Thanks guys!
We are waiting to hear from you. We wish you good luck.
Replying to A&L
Masha’allah, they turned out great! My husband until now thinks I bought them from some place. Alhamdulilah, you guys saved me from big time humiliation with in-laws :)!
Thanks!
Replying to HIba
Wonderful! Thank you for your nice feedback.
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Thank you so much. God bless you too.
MashaAllah. This is sooooo yummy.
Everything i.e the food, preparation, presentation, and the Chef of course are all amazing and wonderful. Never thought that we have all these kinds of tasteful dishes.
Thank you very much for your wonderful compliment. We have a lot of nice dishes and there are still many more to come.
Just wanted to let you guys know that I enjoy your website very much. I have tried a few of your recipies and love it. BUT I have a question for you… what is the vegetable seasoning or what spices are in it? Where can I purchase it?
Thanks again!
Vegetable seasoning refers to a seasoning salt mix. We use Vegeta Seasoning Mix. It is similar to vegetable bouillon cubes (such as Knorr or Maggi). Thank you for the question.
1 Tbsp Vegeta = 2 Maggi or Knorr cubes. It is also equivalent to 2 tsp salt.
Replying to A&L
Thank you very much, this is helpful.
Replying to Khadra Dhahir
You are welcome. 🙂