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Lomo Saltado – Peruvian Beef Stir-Fry


  • Author: Madilyn
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 people 1x

Description

Lomo Saltado is a classic Peruvian stir-fry made with tender beef, red onions, tomatoes, and spicy aji amarillo, served with rice and crispy fries. A flavorful fusion of Chinese and Peruvian cuisine.


Ingredients

Scale

For the stir-fry:

500g (1 lb) beef sirloin or rump steak, cut into strips

1 large red onion, cut into thick slices

2 tomatoes, cut into wedges

1 yellow chili pepper (aji amarillo), sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp red wine vinegar or white vinegar

1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)

Salt & black pepper to taste

Fresh cilantro, chopped

2 tbsp vegetable oil

For serving:

Cooked white rice

French fries (homemade or frozen)


Instructions

  1. Prepare the fries: Start by cooking fries until hot and crispy when ready to serve.
  2. Stir-fry the beef: Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok or large skillet over HIGH heat. Add beef strips and sear quickly for 2–3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté the vegetables: In same pan, add remaining oil. Stir-fry onions, garlic, and chili pepper for 2 minutes until slightly soft but still crunchy. Add tomato wedges and cook 1 more minute.
  4. Add sauces & beef: Return beef to pan. Add soy sauce, vinegar, and optionally oyster sauce. Stir everything together and cook another 1–2 minutes to blend flavors. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Assemble & serve: Place rice on plate. Spoon Lomo Saltado beside it, top with crispy fries. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately!

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate beef briefly in soy sauce and garlic before cooking.
  • Want more spice? Add fresh chili slices or ají limo.
  • Chicken can substitute beef for Pollo Saltado variation.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Peruvian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate (1/4 of recipe)
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: lomo saltado, peruvian beef stir-fry, aji amarillo beef, fusion beef stir-fry