Garlicky Filipino Bistek Recipe

While bistek is thought to have originated in the phillipines by the tagalog regions, there are other widely held opinions that suggest it is more spanish by influence. With a majority, if not all, of the other countries that spain colonized having a similar dish to bistek, it makes for a great argument that spain brought the recipe to it's newly conquered territories and each region created their own take. Although garlic is not a traditional ingredient of bistek, the spice adds depth of flavor and tempting aroma. The amount of citrus juice in the ingredients list is approximate because calamondins (spicy oranges of the philippines), limes, and lemons have varying degrees of acidity.