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Ampalaya Con Carne (Beef with Bitter Melon)

June 23, 2018 by Liza Agbanlog 3 Comments

Ampalaya con Carne (Beef with Bitter Melon) I have a new toy in the kitchen, a heavy non-stick pan my cousin gave me for Christmas. I regularly use it for frying, stir-frying and sautéing. I used it again yesterday when I made ampalaya con carne for dinner. Ampalaya, also known as bitter melon or bitter gourd, is one of my favorite vegetables. It is a popular vegetable amongst Filipino, despite its bitter taste.  It is in fact, one of the main ingredients in a popular Filipino dish, pinakbet (Vegetable stew). While others simply stir-fry it with garlic, tomato and eggs, I prefer to cook it with beef and oyster sauce. The beef is first marinated to make it flavorful and more tender. It is then browned and stir-fried with bitter melons, oyster sauce and soy sauce. This dish is tasty, delicious and easy to make. My husband and I love this dish and surprisingly, my oldest son does too! 😀 Ampalaya con Carne (Beef with Bitter Melon)

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Ampalaya con Carne (Beef with Bitter Melon)

Ampalaya con Carne (Beef with Bitter Melon)

Avatar photoLiza Agbanlog
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • ½ lb beef sirloin tip steak
  • 2 medium pieces (about 1 lb) ampalaya (Chinese Bitter Melon)
  • 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 tbsp oyster sauce
  • ¼ cup water

Marinade:

  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp rice wine or sherry
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions
 

  • Slice the sirloin steak into thin, narrow strips.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the ingredients for the marinade. Add the sliced beef and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the bitter melon by slicing in half, lengthwise. Remove the seeds with a spoon and then slice each half crosswise as thinly as possible.
  • Using a non-stick skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until the beef is no longer pink, around 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon oyster sauce and stir to coat.
  • Stir in the bitter melon. Add the water and the remaining 2 tablespoons oyster sauce. Stir and then cook, covered until the bitter melon is crisp tender, around 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the skillet sit, covered for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to a serving plate and serve with steamed rice.
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Filed Under: Filipino, Recipes Tagged With: beef, bitter, filipino, melon

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  1. Anonymous

    May 27, 2020 at 8:33 am

    You forgot to indicate when you should put in the ampalaya.

    Reply
    • Avatar photoLiza Agbanlog

      May 27, 2020 at 8:51 am

      Oops! I just updated it. Thanks for letting me know.

      Reply
  2. Rizza

    December 11, 2018 at 3:37 am

    Sarap naman nyan magawa ako nyan go to home

    Reply

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