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Lomo Saltado (Beef and French Fry Stir Fry)

September 6, 2017 by Tara Leung 2 Comments

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Marinated sirloin steak is stir fried with tomatoes and onions, then tossed with French fries and served over rice.

Lomo Saltado (Beef and French Fry Stir Fry)| WednesdayNightCafe.com

Last week’s recipe was from home. Today I’m sharing a recipe from my past travels. I’ve been very fortunate in that I’ve been able to take a trip once a year since graduating college. In 2013, I spent two weeks in Peru. Of every country I’ve been to, Peru was the most unexpectedly amazing. I knew Machu Picchu was breathtaking before I saw it, and that’s why I went. I didn’t know I’d be seeing a canyon twice the size of the Grand Canyon and snow-capped volcanoes around every bend. The country was filled with the kind of beautiful scenery that almost spoils the little scenic views at home.

I ate lomo saltado multiple times in Peru. Back then, I wasn’t into food photography, and I didn’t have a camera capable of taking good shots in dimly lit restaurants. So I don’t have a good picture of anything I ate there.

Instead, here is a photo of some llamas on the trail to Machu Picchu:

Lomo Saltado (Beef and French Fry Stir Fry)| WednesdayNightCafe.com

Back to the dish. A significant minority of Peru’s population has Chinese ancestry due to large waves of Chinese immigration around the turn of the 20th century. Chinese and Peruvian fusion cuisine, called chifa, became very popular. Lomo saltado is such a well-known chifa dish that it’s considered part of mainstream Peruvian cuisine now. You have the Cantonese elements of a stir fry with rice, and then you add Peruvian ingredients like tomatoes and potatoes (both of which originated in South America). Chili pepper is also sometimes used, but I left it out of my recipe because I’m a wimp when it comes to spice.

We are combining three of Jonathan’s favorite foods: steak, fries, and rice. What’s not to love?

I looked at many different recipes and descriptions of lomo saltado online before making my own, but I want to credit Skinnytaste with the idea to use oven fries.

Here are some of our ingredients: sirloin steak, tomatoes, potatoes, red onion, green onions, and garlic.

Lomo Saltado (Beef and French Fry Stir Fry)| WednesdayNightCafe.com

Our steak getting ready to marinate:

Lomo Saltado (Beef and French Fry Stir Fry)| WednesdayNightCafe.com

Our oven fries:

Lomo Saltado (Beef and French Fry Stir Fry)| WednesdayNightCafe.com

The fries are supposed to be mixed in with the stir fry. If you want to keep the fries as crispy as possible, you can serve them on the side. But part of the beauty of this dish is eating a fry from the bottom of your plate that’s soggy with meat juice.

Lomo Saltado (Beef and French Fry Stir Fry)| WednesdayNightCafe.com

There are many reasons to visit Peru, but you can enjoy lomo saltado right at home!

Lomo Saltado (Beef and French Fry Stir Fry)| WednesdayNightCafe.com

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Lomo Saltado (Beef and French Fry Stir Fry)

Marinated sirloin steak is stir fried with tomatoes and onions, then tossed with French fries and served over rice.
Course Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine South American
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Author Tara Leung

Ingredients

Steak and Marinade

  • 2 pounds sirloin steak, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • black pepper

Fries

  • 2 large white potatoes, peeled if you prefer, cut into thin fries
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Stir Fry

  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil, divided
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3-4 (depending on size) tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 cups cooked rice, for serving
  • chopped cilantro, parsley, and green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Marinate steak: In a large Ziploc bag, combine all steak and marinade ingredients. Seal bag and shake so meat is evenly coated. Put in the fridge to marinate for 1 hour to overnight.
  2. Bake fries: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray two sheet pans generously with cooking spray. Divide potatoes between 2 pans. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over each pan. Season with salt and pepper. Toss potatoes so they get evenly coated with oil and seasoning. Lay out in a single layer on each pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then flip over and bake for 10-12 more minutes, until fries are browned and slightly crispy.
  3. While fries are baking, cook steak: Heat 1 tablespoon grapeseed or canola oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Remove steak from marinade and discard leftover marinade. Add steak to wok and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove steak to a plate.
  4. Finish stir fry: Heat second tablespoon oil in the wok over medium high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook for 1 minute. Add beef back to the wok with tomatoes and onions. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce, ½ tablespoon vinegar, and salt and pepper. Cook for 1 more minute.
  5. To serve: Mix fries in with stir fry. Divide cooked rice between serving plates. Top with stir fry mixture. Garnish with chopped cilantro, parsley, and green onions.

Bon Appétit!

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  1. Cathy S

    September 14, 2017 at 11:19 am

    Wow. I can’t wait to try this one. After a lifetime in the food business, I’m still amazed how many new things there are out there. Recipes are clear and easy to follow and the pictures are inspirational.

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    • Tara

      September 14, 2017 at 9:08 pm

      Thank you, hope you enjoy!

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