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Lomo Saltado
This lomo saltado is a classic Peruvian dish of tender beef that's stir fried with tomatoes and onions in a savory sauce, then served with french fries and steamed rice. A unique offering that's easy to make and always gets rave reviews!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 576 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Peruvian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided use
- 1 pound beef tenderloin sliced, can also use sirloin, flank steak, New York strip or rib eye
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 red onion halved and cut into slices
- 2 roma tomatoes cut into wedges
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup low sodium beef broth
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
- 1/4 cup cilantro coarsely chopped
- 3 cups Steamed rice
- 4 cups frozen French fries cooked according to package directions
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the meat in a single layer; you may need to work in batches.
- Season the meat with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, stirring occasionally. Repeat the process with the remaining meat.
- Remove the steak from the pan and cover to keep warm.
- Wipe out the pan with a paper towel. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil.
- Place the onions in the pan, and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the tomatoes and cook for 1 minute. Add the garlic and aji amarillo paste and cook for 30 seconds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, red wine vinegar, beef broth and corn starch.
- Return the meat to the pan with the vegetables.
- Pour in the sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until sauce is just thickened. Add more salt and pepper if desired.
- Divide the meat mixture, french fries and rice between 4 plates. Sprinkle with cilantro, then serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
576kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
27g
(135%)
Cholesterol
79mg
(26%)
Sodium
702mg
(29%)
Potassium
991mg
(28%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
326IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 576
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 576kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 702mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 991mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 326IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.