Peruvian Beef Stir-Fry (Lomo Saltado)

Ingredients

• 5 lbs beef sirloin, cut into strips
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt and black pepper
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large red onion, cut into thick wedges
• 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 1-2 aji amarillo peppers, seeded and sliced (or 1 jalapeno)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• French fries (cooked separately) for serving
• Steamed white rice for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Marinate beef strips in 1 tbsp soy sauce, cumin, salt, and pepper for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Prepare French fries by your preferred method (deep-fried or oven-baked). Keep warm.

3. 3

   Heat a wok or large skillet over very high heat until smoking. Add oil.

4. 4

   Sear beef strips in a single layer without stirring for 1 minute. Stir-fry 1-2 more minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.

5. 5

   In the same pan, add onion wedges. Stir-fry on high heat 2 minutes until slightly charred at edges but still crunchy.

6. 6

   Add garlic and aji amarillo. Stir-fry 30 seconds.

7. 7

   Add tomato wedges, remaining soy sauce, vinegar, and oyster sauce. Toss together 1 minute — tomatoes should soften slightly but keep their shape.

8. 8

   Return beef to the pan. Add French fries and toss everything together quickly.

9. 9

   Top with fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with white rice.