En su elaboración, que es sencilla y rápida, se combina la carne molida con acompañantes como huevo cocido, chimol, chile verde, cebolla, tortillas, repollo picado, papas y queso rallado. Todo en un solo platillo
Bistec encebollado is a dish found throughout Spanish-speaking countries. It differs from bistek tagalog in that it does not use soy sauce or citrus juices, but uses vinegar and various local herbs and ingredients instead. Other similar dishes include the bistec de Palomilla from Cuba, bistec a caballo from Colombia, and the bistec ranchero from Mexico