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Lomo Saltado Recipe
5 from 21 votes

Lomo Saltado Recipe

Lomo Saltado is a Peruvian stir-fry combining seared sirloin strips, onions, tomatoes, and aji amarillo or serrano peppers cooked with garlic, cumin, tomato paste, soy sauce, and beer or broth. It’s accompanied by French fries which can be store-bought or homemade, bringing a crispy element to this savory, slightly tangy dish.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 183 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: South American, American, Peruvian

Ingredients

Lomo Saltado:
  • 2 cups French Fries (from a fast food place OR from frozen, see below for directions)
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil (I used avocado oil)
  • 1 pound sirloin cut into 1/4-inch strips, or beef tenderloin
  • kosher salt
  • 1 red onion peeled and quartered
  • 2 Roma tomato core removed and cut into quarters
  • 2 aji amarillo de-seeded and minced, or serrano pepper
  • 3 garlic peeled and minced, cloves
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup beer (or beef broth)
  • cilantro minced, as garnish, or Italian parsley leaves, handful

Instructions

To Cook the Lomo Saltado:
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  1. *French Fry Instructions: I used French fries I bought from McDonalds. I needed about 1 order of large French fries for this recipe. I preheated an oven to 200 degrees F and put them on a baking sheet in an even layer so they'd stay warm while I made the rest of the dish. Alternatively, you can fry your own or use frozen French fries.
  2. Slice the sirloin into 1/2-inch thick strips. Trim off any thick fat caps, if they exist. Season both sides of the meat with a liberal amount of salt.
  3. In a large skillet, set over medium-high heat, add the neutral oil. Add the meat to the oil and cook on first side for 1-2 minutes, until browned. Flip and cook on opposite side for an additional minute or so. Remove the meat from the pan and set aside.
  4. Add an additional tablespoon of oil, if needed (I didn't need any) and toss in the onions and tomatoes. Cook until slightly translucent, about 5 minutes. Throw in the diced pepper, garlic, cumin, tomato paste and soy sauce.
  5. Pour in the beer and deglaze the pan, using a spoon. Cook mixture for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, until the alcohol is cooked out of the beer and the sauce has thickened. Give it a taste and adjust the salt. I didn't need any because of the type of soy sauce I used.
  6. Add in the cooked beef strips and French fries, and toss together. Serve atop steamed rice and garnish with minced Italian parsley.

Notes

  • Use McDonald's fries for convenience and flavor, or opt for store-bought frozen fries or homemade fries.
  • If available, use aji amarillo chili or paste for authentic flavor; serrano peppers can be a substitute.
  • Trim thick fat caps from the sirloin for better texture and leaner meat.
  • Recommended equipment includes a heavy skillet or pan, tongs for turning meat, and a baking sheet for warming fries.

Nutrition Information

Calories 183kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 69mg (23%) Sodium 910mg (38%) Potassium 560mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 347IU (7%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 183

% Daily Value*

Calories 183kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 910mg 38%
Potassium 560mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 347IU 7%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 46mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.