5.0 from 9 votes
Peruvian Lomo Saltado Stir Fried Beef and French Fries
The combination of tender sirloin steak, perfectly spicy Aji Amarillo pepper sauce, and crispy French fries is culinary perfection. This Peruvian stir fry dish is simple and delicious.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 421 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
South American , Peruvian
Ingredients
- 1 pound sirloin steak sliced
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium tomato sliced
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic Squeeze or 2 Garlic Cloves Minced
- 1 Tablespoon Aji Pepper Paste or Sauce
- 2 Tablespoon cilantro
- ½ pound French Fries Or more to taste. Cooked to package directions.
Marinade
- 2 Tablespoon vinegar white or apple cider
- 2 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Thinly slice your red onion and slice the sirloin steak against the grain.
- Mix the marinade ingredients together in a medium bowl.
- Add the sirloin to the marinade, and let the meat marinate for about 15-30 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the steak with the marinade into the pan and cook until browned but not cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the same pan, then add the red onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened and browned.
- Add the garlic, and aji amarillo paste and stir to combine. Cook for about 1 minute.
- Add the tomato and cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally and avoid breaking up the tomato.
- Stir in the fries, and cilantro. Toss gently to coat the fries in the sauce, and cook for about 1 minute.
- Serve warm, traditionally with some white rice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
421kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Cholesterol
69mg
(23%)
Sodium
995mg
(41%)
Potassium
779mg
(22%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
284IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 421
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 421kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 995mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 779mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 284IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.