Description
Lomo saltado is a vibrant Peruvian dish that beautifully marries tender beef strips with colorful vegetables, all enveloped in a savory sauce. This culinary delight, influenced by Asian cuisine, is perfect for weeknight dinners and festive gatherings alike. With its enticing aroma and rich flavors, lomo saltado is sure to impress your guests and become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin, sliced thinly
- 1 large red onion, sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vinegar (red wine or white)
- 2 cups French fries (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing the beef sirloin against the grain. Chop the red onion and tomatoes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef strips in batches and sear until browned on all sides.
- Add sliced onions to the skillet and sauté until translucent (about 3 minutes). Mix in diced tomatoes.
- Pour in soy sauce and vinegar; stir to combine, allowing flavors to meld for a few minutes.
- Gently fold in pre-cooked French fries until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice or additional fries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 300g
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg