Lomo Saltado
This Peruvian stir-fry features tender strips of beef, vibrant vegetables, and crispy fries, all coated in a savory sauce. It's a flavorful and satisfying dish that brings together diverse textures and tastes.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 756 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten, soy, and sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 600 gbeef sirloin, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) strips
- 1 pcsred onion, cut into thick strips
- 2 pcstomato, cut into wedges
- 1 tbspaji amarillo paste
- 300 gfrench fries, cooked
- 60 mlvegetable oil
marinade
- 60 mlsoy sauce
- 15 mlred wine vinegar
- 1 tspcumin
- 0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
- 3 clovegarlic, minced
garnish
- 0.25 cupcilantro, chopped
side_dish
- 200 grice, cooked, for serving
Equipment
wok · large bowl · skillet
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a bowl, combine the beef sirloin strips with soy sauce, red wine vinegar, cumin, black pepper, and minced garlic.
Cook’s note: Marinate the beef for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
- 2
Heat half of the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until smoking.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the pan is very hot to get a good sear on the beef.
- 3
Add half of the marinated beef to the hot pan and sear quickly for 2-3 minutes until browned on all sides, then remove to a plate.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcrowd the pan; cook the beef in batches to ensure it sears instead of steams.
- 4
Add the remaining vegetable oil and the rest of the beef to the pan, searing until browned, then remove to the same plate.
About 3 min
- 5
Add the red onion to the same pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
About 3 min
- 6
Stir in the tomato wedges and aji amarillo paste, cooking for another minute.
About 1 min
- 7
Return the seared beef to the pan and toss everything together to combine.
About 1 min
- 8
Add the cooked french fries to the mixture and gently fold them in.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to break the fries when stirring.
- 9
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.
- 10
Serve immediately with cooked rice.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 755.7kcal
- Protein
- 44.3g
- Carbs
- 36.3g
- Fat
- 48.7g
- Fibre
- 3.9g
- Sugar
- 4.1g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store any leftover lomo saltado in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a pan over medium heat until warmed through, or in a microwave.
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