Authentic Peruvian Lomo Saltado Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen French fries
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 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)
• 0.25 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1 dash soy sauce to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for perfectly crispy fries.
2. Spread the frozen French fries evenly on a baking sheet, ensuring they don't overlap.
3. Bake the fries in the preheated oven for 22 to 24 minutes, or until they reach a light golden brown.
4. While the fries are baking, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Season the sliced beef generously with salt and pepper. Stir-fry the beef in the hot oil until it's just cooked through and releases its juices. Remove the beef from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
5. In the same pan, cook and stir the onions in the beef drippings until they become translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomato and aji amarillo, and cook until the tomato softens. Pour in the vinegar and soy sauce to create the flavorful sauce.
6. Return the French fries and beef to the pan with the sauce. Cover and cook for about 3 minutes, or until the beef is fully cooked through and heated. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 498 kcal
• Fat Content: 27 g
• Fiber Content: 5 g
• Sugar Content: 6 g
• Sodium Content: 606 mg
• Protein Content: 26 g
• Cholesterol Content: 74 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 38 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g