Best Lomo Saltado Beef Stir Fry Recipes

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LOMO SALTADO (BEEF STIR-FRY)



Lomo saltado (Beef stir-fry) image

Martin Morales' recipe for this traditional Peruvian dish, adapted from his book Ceviche, combines soy sauce, chilli and Pisco

Provided by Martin Morales

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

300g fillet steak , cut into large cubes
1 tbsp vegetable oil , for frying
½ large red onion , cut into thick wedges
1 tomato , halved, deseeded and cut lengthways into eighths
1 amarillo chilli or medium red chilli , deseeded and sliced lengthways
1 tbsp Pisco (grape brandy) or vodka
2 tbsp ají amarillo chilli paste or Basic chilli paste (see tips)
small handful coriander leaves, finely chopped
chunky chips , to serve (optional)
2 garlic cloves , chopped
75ml soy sauce
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp ground cumin

Steps:

  • Make the marinade by mixing all the ingredients together in a large bowl. Add the meat to the bowl and mix so that it is well covered. Cover with cling film and leave in the fridge for at least 2 hrs, overnight if you have time.
  • Drain the meat, reserving the marinade. Heat the oil in a wok over a high heat until just smoking, then add the meat - be careful, the oil might splutter. Cook as quickly as possible, tossing it until the meat is browned on all sides. Add the red onion and cook for 1 min. Add the tomato and chilli, then immediately spoon in the Pisco. Pour over the reserved marinade and chilli paste, stir well, turn off the heat and leave the meat to rest in the sauce for a couple of mins. Garnish with coriander and serve with chunky chips, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 7.1 milligram of sodium

LOMO SALTADO (PERUVIAN BEEF AND POTATO STIR FRY)



Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Beef and Potato Stir Fry) image

People are often surprised to learn that Peruvian cuisine has a strong Chinese influence. A large Chinese immigrant community in Lima has given rise to a unique fusion of Incan, European and Asian cuisine called chifa cooking. Lomo saltado, a stir fry of beef and French fries over rice, is the ultimate example. I did not include the rice or French fry cooking time. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs beef tenderloin
3 tablespoons oil
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
2 -3 ajis amarillos chili peppers (Peruvian peppers) or 2 -3 other chili peppers, seeded and cut into strips
3 roma tomatoes, seeded and cut into strips
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste
1 lb French fries, freshly cooked
6 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Cut the beef against the grain into strips about 2 inches long and 1/4 inch thick. Get all of your ingredients ready and close at hand. Prepare the French fries and rice and keep hot.
  • Heat the oil over high flame in a large pot or wok until it shimmers. Add the beef and stir fry until it is just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  • Add more oil to the pot or wok if needed and return it to high heat. Add the onion, peppers and garlic and stir fry until the onion is cooked through, but still a little crunchy, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, soy sauce, vinegar, salt and pepper and stir fry for about 1 minute more. Return the beef to the pot or wok, along with the French fries and toss everything together to heat through and mingle the flavors. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Place a big scoop of rice on each diner's plate and serve the lomo saltado over the rice.
  • VARIATIONS:.
  • Versions of lomo saltado vary widely. Try seasoning the dish with some ground cumin, oregano, chopped parsley or chopped cilantro. Omit the vinegar or substitute a squeeze of lemon juice.
  • Ajís amarillos chiles lend a unique, especially Peruvian, flavor to this dish. Other chiles (jalapeño, serrano) can be used, but the flavor won't be the same. Or just use a red or green bell pepper for a mild dish.
  • Try adding a shot or two of pisco brandy at the end and flame it for a dramatic finale.

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