Beef Salpicao: Garlic Butter Beef Cubes
Salpicao is quick-seared beef cubes in a garlic-butter sauce, a popular dish in Filipino restaurants. The beef stays pink and juicy inside with a garlicky glaze.
About Beef Salpicao
Salpicao is quick-seared beef in a garlic butter sauce, popular in Filipino restaurants. The beef stays juicy and pink inside while the outside caramelizes. The sauce is garlicky, buttery and lightly savory.
Salpicao is a quick, restaurant-style Filipino dish that turns tender beef into something special in minutes. The garlic is sliced thin and cooked until golden, so it adds aroma and a little crunch. The butter makes a simple pan sauce that coats the beef.
Ingredient notes
- Beef tenderloin or sirloin: tender cuts that cook in minutes.
- Garlic: sliced, not minced, so it fries without burning.
- Butter: makes the pan sauce rich and glossy.
- Soy sauce and Worcestershire: deepen the savory flavor.
Tips for the best Beef Salpicao
- Cut even cubes. For even cooking.
What to serve with Beef Salpicao
Serve over garlic rice.
Variations and substitutions
- Chicken salpicao: use chicken breast.
- Shrimp salpicao: use shrimp.
Storing and reheating
Best eaten immediately. Reheat briefly in a hot pan so the beef does not overcook.
Frequently asked questions
What is salpicao?
Seared beef in garlic butter.
How do I know when the beef is done?
Sear on high heat for 2 to 3 minutes; the inside should be pink for medium-rare.
Can I use cheaper cuts?
Use thin slices and cook briefly, or tenderize the meat first.
More Filipino recipes you might like
Beef Tapa, Beef Asado and Kare-Kare.
