Description
At its core, a Peruvian Lomo Saltado recipe is a high-heat beef stir-fry. However, it is the unexpected combination of ingredients that makes it truly special. Imagine tender strips of premium beef seared until caramelized, tossed with crisp red onions, juicy tomatoes, and a vibrant sauce made of soy and vinegar. Now, imagine all of those savory juices being soaked up by a pile of golden, crispy French fries.
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) beef sirloin or tenderloin, cut into thick strips
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp vegetable oil (high smoke point)
1 red onion, sliced into thick wedges
2–3 tomatoes, sliced into wedges
2 cloves garlic, minced
2–3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp aji amarillo paste (optional but traditional)
½ tsp cumin (optional)
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Fries & Rice
2 cups French fries (fresh or frozen)
Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
Prep everything first
Lomo saltado cooks very fast—have all ingredients ready.
Season beef generously with salt and pepper.
Fry the potatoes
Fry potatoes until golden and crispy. Drain and set aside.
Stir-fry the beef
Heat a wok or heavy skillet on high heat until very hot.
Add oil, then sear beef in batches for 1–2 minutes until browned.
Remove beef and set aside.
Stir-fry the vegetables
In the same pan, add onions and stir-fry for about 1 minute (they should stay crisp).
Add garlic, tomatoes, aji amarillo, and cumin. Cook briefly.
Combine & sauce
Return beef to the pan.
Add soy sauce and vinegar; toss quickly over high heat.
Add fries and gently mix so they absorb sauce but stay crisp.
Finish
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Lomo Saltado is best served hot with fluffy white rice and crispy fries, allowing the savory soy-based sauce to soak into both. A sprinkle of fresh cilantro or sliced scallions adds a bright, fresh finish just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir fried
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480 kcal
Keywords: Traditional beef stir fry Peru, authentic Lomo Saltado ingredients, Peruvian beef and fries recipe, Cantonese Peruvian fusion dish