Beef Adobo Salpicao

Ingredients

• 1 cup thinly sliced shallot (4 to 6 large)
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 1/2 lbs ny strip steaks (cut into 3/4-inch chunks) or top sirloin steaks (cut into 3/4-in. chunks)
• 4 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons coconut vinegar or 4 teaspoons cider vinegar
• crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In a 12-in. frying pan over medium heat, cook shallots in oils, stirring often, until deep golden, 7 to 8 minutes.

2. 2

   With a slotted spoon, transfer shallots to paper towels; discard all but 2 tablespoons oil from pan.

3. 3

   Increase heat to high; add beef & crushed red pepper flakes to frying pan; cook until browned on underside, 1 to 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in garlic and bay leaf.

5. 5

   Turn meat; when second side is brown, stir in pepper, soy sauce, and vinegar.

6. 6

   Boil until reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Spoon meat into a bowl and sprinkle with nicely caramelized shallots.

8. 8

   *Look for coconut vinegar in the Asian food aisle of your grocery store or buy it at an Asian market. (If using).