Peruvian Lomo Saltado

This lomo saltado recipe is a traditional Peruvian dish of sliced beef stir-fried with hot chiles, juicy tomatoes, onion, and crispy French fries.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 498 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen french fries
• 1 large onion, sliced into strips
• 1 pound beef tri tip, sliced 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick
• 3 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and sliced into strips
• 1 yellow chili pepper (preferably Peruvian aji amarillo)
• 1 dash soy sauce to taste
• 0.25 cup distilled white vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Arrange frozen French fries in a single layer on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until light golden, 22 to 24 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Season sliced beef with salt and pepper. Cook and stir beef in hot oil until just cooked and the juices release. Use a slotted spoon to transfer beef to a plate.

Step 5

Cook and stir onions in beef drippings in the pan until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomato and aji amarillo; cook until tomato softens. Pour in vinegar and soy sauce.

Step 6

Add French fries and beef to the pan. Cover and cook until beef is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.