Classic Lomo Saltado

A classic Peruvian dish with sliced beef, onions, tomatoes, and french fries served on a bed of rice

20m

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

4

Servings

Ingredients

1 pound beef tenderloin, sliced into thin strips

1 large red onion, sliced

2 large tomatoes, sliced

1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1/4 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/2 pound frozen french fries

3 cups cooked white rice

Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, red wine vinegar, cumin, smoked paprika, and black pepper.

Step 2

In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over high heat.

Step 3

Add the beef and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until browned.

Step 4

Add the onions, tomatoes, and yellow bell pepper, and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are slightly softened.

Step 5

Add the garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute, or until fragrant.

Step 6

Pour the soy sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables, and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.

Step 7

While the beef and vegetables cook, prepare the french fries according to package instructions.

Step 8

Serve the lomo saltado hot on a bed of cooked white rice, topped with the french fries.