Classic Filipino Tapsilog—Beef, Garlic Rice & Sunny Eggs!

🇵🇭 Classic Filipino Tapsilog—Beef, Garlic Rice & Sunny Eggs! 🍳

There’s nothing quite like waking up to the aroma of sizzling beef tapa, garlicky fried rice, and perfectly fried eggs. Known as Tapsilog—short for Tapa, Sinangag, at Itlog—this iconic Filipino breakfast is the ultimate comfort food that brings together savory, sweet, and tangy flavors in every bite.

🥩 The Heart of Tapsilog: Beef Tapa

The key to a flavorful tapa is all in the marinade. A balance of soy sauce, calamansi or lemon juice, garlic, brown sugar, and pepper creates a mix of umami and sweetness that tenderizes the beef beautifully.

Let it soak up all those flavors overnight—your future self will thank you when you bite into that caramelized, tender beef the next morning.

🍚 Garlic Fried Rice (Sinangag) Magic

No Tapsilog is complete without garlic fried rice. The trick? Use day-old rice so it fries up fluffy instead of sticky. Toast plenty of garlic until golden brown, mix in the rice, and season lightly with salt. It’s the perfect companion to the rich tapa.

🍳 Sunny-Side Eggs & Fresh Salad

Add a crispy sunny-side egg on top, letting the yolk run over the rice. For a touch of freshness, serve with a quick salad of cucumber, tomato, and onion—simple but refreshing alongside the savory beef.

🍋 Pro Tip

Enjoy your Tapsilog with a side of spiced vinegar (sukang maanghang)—it cuts through the richness and enhances every bite!

💡 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Balanced sweet-savory-tangy flavors 🌟
• Quick to prepare with minimal ingredients
• A nostalgic Filipino breakfast classic you can enjoy any time of day

Whether you’re abroad missing home or just craving a hearty start to your morning, this Classic Filipino Tapsilog delivers warmth and satisfaction in every spoonful. Serve it hot and enjoy that comforting taste of home! ❤️