Lomo Saltado Peruvian Beef Stir Fry And Potatoes Recipes

LOMO SALTADO (PERUVIAN BEEF STIR FRY)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Cut the potato lengthwise into 1/3-inch thick slices; cut each slice into 1/3-inch fries. Place on the baking sheet and toss with oil to evenly coat. Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Place on a single layer onto the greased baking sheet.
• Bake uncovered on the lower third of the oven for about 25 minutes or until tender crisp and golden.
• Meanwhile, season meat with salt, pepper and cumin.
• Heat a large wok over high heat. When hot add the oil and the steak, cook about 2 minutes, until browned on both sides. Add the onions, bell pepper, jalapeno and garlic and cook 2 minutes. Add the tomato, soy sauce and vinegar and cook 1 more minute. Season with more salt as needed, remove from heat and finish with cilantro.
• Serve immediately with french fries and divide evenly between 2 plates.

LOMO SALTADO

Steps:

• Add 1-inch of vegetable oil to a heavy bottomed pot and heat to 340 degrees F (170 C)
• To make the marinade for the Lomo Saltado, mix the soy sauce, pisco, oyster sauce, red wine vinegar, and black pepper together in a bowl.
• Add the sliced beef to a bowl and marinate with half of the sauce while you prepare the other ingredients.
• To make the sauce for the fries, whisk together 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and some chopped cilantro.
• When the oil is up to temperature, add the potatoes and cook until the french fries are golden brown (about 7 minutes).
• To make the Lomo Saltado, add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large frying pan over high heat. When the pan is hot, add the marinated meat and stir-fry until the beef is almost (but not completely) cooked through. Transfer the beef into a bowl and set aside.
• Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the frying pan and add the garlic and ginger. Saute until the aromatics are fragrant (about 30 seconds).
• Add the red onions and peppers and stir-fry until the onions are cooked through, but still hold their shape.
• Add the tomatoes and beef back into the pan and then add the remaining marinade. Toss to coat evenly. The Lomo Saltado is done when the sauce has caramelized around the ingredients. Do not overcook this; otherwise, the tomatoes will leach out a bunch of liquid, making your stir-fry watery.
• When the potatoes are done, drain and transfer them directly to the vinegar and cilantro sauce and toss them around to coat evenly.
• Plate the beef with rice and fried potatoes and then garnish with the cilantro. Enjoy it with your favorite hot sauce if you want to add some extra heat.

LOMO SALTADO (PERUVIAN BEEF AND POTATO STIR FRY)

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.

PERUVIAN LOMO SALTADO

Steps:

• Prepare the bag of French fries according to package directions.
• While the French fries are cooking, heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Season the sliced meat with salt and pepper to taste. Fry the meat until just cooked, and the juices begin to release. Remove the meat from the frying pan, then cook the onions, with additional oil if needed, until they are transparent. Stir in the tomato and aji amarillo; cook until the tomato softens. Pour in the vinegar and soy sauce, add the French fries, cover, and cook until the beef is done, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.