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Lomo Saltado

Peru's most iconic dish: beef sirloin strips seared hot and fast with onion, tomato, and soy sauce, traditionally piled over fries.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Peruvian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb beef sirloin sliced into strips
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 red onion cut into wedges
  • 2 tomatoes cut into wedges
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce (sub: coconut aminos)
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 aji amarillo pepper sliced (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Sea salt and black pepper

Instructions

  • Season the beef strips with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat and sear the beef in batches until browned, 2–3 minutes. Remove.
  • Add the onion and stir-fry 2 minutes, until just softened but still crisp.
  • Add the garlic and aji amarillo, cook 30 seconds.
  • Return the beef to the pan, add the tomatoes, soy sauce, and vinegar, and toss 2–3 minutes, until the tomatoes just soften.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 380kcal | Protein: 32g | Fat: 24g | Fiber: 2g
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