Lomo saltado is a traditional Peruvian dish that is usually made with beef (lomo) sautéed with onions, tomatoes and french fries. It is usually seasoned with soy sauce, red wine and spices such as cumin and chili. The dish is usually served with white rice on the side.
Lomo Saltado
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
30
minutesLomo Saltado is a very popular dish in Peru and is considered one of the country’s national dishes.
It is also quite popular in other Latin American countries.
Ingredients
1 kg beef tenderloin, cut into cubes
2 large onions, cut into strips
3 ripe tomatoes, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 potatoes, diced and fried
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup red wine
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1/4 teaspoon allspice
Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
Chopped parsley to garnish
Directions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, red wine, cumin and black pepper.
- Add the meat cubes and mix well so that they are well coated.
- Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the meat cubes and fry them until they are lightly browned and cooked through.
- Remove the meat from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed and sauté the onion and garlic until soft and lightly browned.
- Add the tomato cubes and cook for a few more minutes.
- Add the reserved meat and fries to the pan and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the lomo saltado hot and garnished with chopped parsley.
- It can be served with white rice accompanying it.
