Description
Lomo Saltado is a classic Peruvian stir-fry dish that combines marinated beef with onions, tomatoes, and aji amarillo peppers, all tossed together in a savory sauce. Served with white rice and crispy French fries, this flavorful and satisfying dish is a favorite in Peruvian cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Beef:
- 1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin or flank steak, cut into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
Stir-Fry:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 large red onion, sliced into thick wedges
- 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1–2 jalapeños or aji amarillo peppers, sliced (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Cooked white rice and French fries for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: Toss beef strips with soy sauce, red wine vinegar, and oyster sauce. Marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Stir-Fry: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok. Sear beef until browned. Remove beef. Add remaining oil, stir-fry onion, garlic, tomatoes, and peppers. Return beef, add broth, toss, and cook briefly. Season and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- For authentic flavor, use aji amarillo peppers.
- Lomo Saltado is traditionally served with rice and fries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate with rice and fries
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
