Peruvian Lomo Saltado

Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2 Arrange frozen French fries in a single layer on an ungreased cookie sheet.
3 Bake in the preheated oven until light golden, 22 to 24 minutes.
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.
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.
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.