Peruvian Lomo Saltado

Description

This is a traditional, very easy dish to make. I might add that it’s very popular with finicky kids and adults as well.

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen French fries
  • vegetable oil as needed
  • 1 pound beef tri tip, sliced 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large onion, sliced into strips
  • 3 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and sliced into strips
  • 1 yellow chili pepper (preferably Peruvian aji amarillo)
  • ΒΌ cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1 dash soy sauce to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. Arrange frozen French fries in a single layer on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven until light golden
  4. 22 to 24 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile
  6. heat 2 tablespoons oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Season sliced beef with salt and pepper. Cook and stir beef in hot oil until just cooked and the juices release. Use a slotted spoon to transfer beef to a plate.
  7. Cook and stir onions in beef drippings in the pan until translucent
  8. 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomato and aji amarillo; cook until tomato softens. Pour in vinegar and soy sauce.
  9. Add French fries and beef to the pan. Cover and cook until beef is cooked through
  10. about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

Servings: 4

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