Peruvian Lomo Saltado Recipe: A Traditional Beef Stir-fry Recipe From Peru (Served With Fries!) Beef

Ready for a little Peruvian food in your life? Lomo saltado is a traditional Peruvian stir-fry dish with beef, onions, tomatoes and herbs. This classic Peruvian recipe is served with french fries and rice.

Cuisine: Peruvian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 - 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into thin strips

Marinade

• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 4 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 

Stir Fry

• 1 red onion, cut into large pieces
• 1 ají amarillo pepper or habanero, ribs and seeds removed and sliced (wear gloves when handling these peppers)
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

For Serving

• cooked white rice
• cooked french fries

Here's how to make it:

1. Combine the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Season the beef with salt and pepper. Add the sliced steak and allow it to marinate for about 15 minutes.
2. Heat about 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet. Remove the steak from the marinade and cook over high heat until browned, about 4 to 5 minutes. 
3. Add the onion, pepper and garlic. Cook for about 1 minute. 
4. Add the tomato and cook about 1 more minute. 
5. Pour in the beef stock. Cook about 1 minute.
6. Add the cilantro and oregano. Stir to combine. Serve with rice and french fries. 

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