By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
133 cal · 30 min
Beef Tapa Matzo Brei Silog
Recipe GLPR73e042c45fbc3e
A fusion dish celebrating Filipino and Jewish culinary traditions. Marinated beef tapa is served alongside matzo brei, crispy pan-fried matzo pieces, creating a unique breakfast-for-dinner experience that honors both cultures. The dish combines savory cured beef with the comfort of matzo, resulting in a hearty and memorable meal.
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Ingredients
1/2 medium green bell pepper
1 medium carrot
1/2 small green papaya, about 10 ounces
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger
1 large or 2 small cloves garlic
Directions
Peel and thinly slice the carrot and green bell pepper into uniform pieces. Peel and julienne the green papaya. Peel and mince the ginger and garlic, then set all vegetables aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the white vinegar, sugar, and 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve completely, about 2 minutes.
Remove the pickling liquid from heat and stir in the minced ginger and garlic. Allow it to cool for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Place the sliced carrot, bell pepper, and julienned green papaya in a large bowl. Pour the warm pickling liquid and aromatics over the vegetables, stirring gently to coat evenly.
Let the vegetable pickle sit for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are lightly softened and flavors have melded. Taste and adjust seasoning with the remaining salt if needed.
Divide the pickled vegetables and pickling liquid evenly among four serving bowls or plates and serve at room temperature as a fresh, aromatic accompaniment.
Comments
Green papaya for the pickling element means a trip beyond standard Charlotte grocers—Harris Teeter and Food Lion carry it inconsistently, so budget a stop at an Asian market like H-Mart or the Latin section of a larger Kroger. The beef tapa itself (cured beef) is not listed in your ingredients, which is the core protein and a significant cost driver; clarify whether that's on hand or sourced separately. The 30-minute estimate ignores the curing time for proper tapa, which typically runs overnight, making this more of a two-day project than a weeknight meal. The matzo brei component suggests Passover timing or a household with those ingredients already stocked, limiting its year-round appeal.
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