Peruvian Lomo Saltado Stir Fried Beef and French Fries
The combination of tender sirloin steak, perfectly spicy Aji Amarillo pepper sauce, and crispy French fries is culinary perfection. This Peruvian stir fry dish is simple and delicious.
Equipment
- oven
- pot
Ingredients
- 1 pound Sirloin Steak sliced
- ½ Red Onion thinly sliced
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Medium Tomato sliced
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic Squeeze or 2 Garlic Cloves Minced
- 1 Tablespoon Aji Pepper Paste or Sauce
- 2 Tablespoon Cilantro
- ½ pound French Fries Or more to taste. Cooked to package directions.
Marinade
- 2 Tablespoon Vinegar white or apple cider
- 2 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Oregano
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Thinly slice your red onion and slice the sirloin steak against the grain.
- Mix the marinade ingredients together in a medium bowl.
- Add the sirloin to the marinade, and let the meat marinate for about 15-30 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the steak with the marinade into the pan and cook until browned but not cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the same pan, then add the red onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened and browned.
- Add the garlic, and aji amarillo paste and stir to combine. Cook for about 1 minute.
- Add the tomato and cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally and avoid breaking up the tomato.
- Stir in the fries, and cilantro. Toss gently to coat the fries in the sauce, and cook for about 1 minute.
- Serve warm, traditionally with some white rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 995mgPotassium: 779mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 284IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 4mg
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