Description
Lomo Saltado brings sizzling Peruvian street flavors straight to your dinner table with juicy beef, crispy potatoes, and a tangy soy-infused sauce that dances between Asian and South American culinary traditions. Packed with bold seasonings and quick-cooked to perfection, this hearty dish delivers a mouthwatering blend of textures that makes dinner feel like an instant celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs beef sirloin
- 1 large red onion
- 2 medium tomatoes
Cooking Oils and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Aromatic and Optional Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 small red chili pepper
- 0.25 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Serving Components:
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1.5 cups French fries
Instructions
- Gather and chop all ingredients before firing up the stove. Having everything prepped ensures a smooth cooking process for this fast-moving stir-fry.
- Heat a large skillet or wok to 425°F (218°C). Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and wait until the surface shimmers. Carefully lay 1 ½ lbs beef sirloin strips in a single layer, allowing them to sear for 90 seconds without moving.
- Flip beef strips and stir-fry for another 90 seconds until golden brown and medium-rare. Transfer meat to a clean plate, keeping the pan’s delicious fond intact.
- Pour remaining 1 tablespoon oil into the same pan. Toss in thick-cut wedges from 1 large red onion, cooking at medium-high heat for 2 minutes until edges start caramelizing.
- Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until their aroma fills your kitchen. Stir quickly to prevent burning.
- Drop 2 tomato wedges into the pan with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon salt. Mix thoroughly.
- Return beef strips to the pan and pour ¼ cup beef broth. Stir and simmer for 90 seconds, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Optional: Sprinkle 1 sliced red chili pepper for extra heat if desired.
- Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro. Serve immediately alongside white rice and crispy French fries.
Notes
- Choose a high-heat tolerant skillet or wok to get the perfect sear on the beef without steaming the meat.
- Cut beef into thin, uniform strips to ensure quick and even cooking that keeps the meat tender and juicy.
- Add soy sauce and vinegar at the end of cooking to preserve their bright, fresh flavors and prevent burning.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce for tamari and serve over cauliflower rice instead of traditional white rice.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg