Lomo Saltado Limeño (Wok-Seared Beef, Tomatoes, Red Onion & Crispy Fries) – Authentic Peru Recipe
Lima’s iconic Chifa wok stir-fry marrying smoky seared steak with soy, vinegar, ají amarillo, and crispy fries.
- Country of Origin
- 🇵🇪 Peru (South America, Americas)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Seared beef tenderloin strips, Red onion wedges and plum tomatoes, Crispy potato fries and jasmine rice, Ají amarillo (yellow chili), Soy sauce
Ingredients for Lomo Saltado Limeño (Wok-Seared Beef, Tomatoes, Red Onion & Crispy Fries) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) seared beef tenderloin strips, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups red onion wedges and plum tomatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup crispy potato fries and jasmine rice
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with ají amarillo (yellow chili)
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Peru seasoning (soy sauce, red wine vinegar, cilantro, garlic)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and ají amarillo (yellow chili) for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add seared beef tenderloin strips and red onion wedges and plum tomatoes along with soy sauce, red wine vinegar, cilantro, garlic, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with crispy potato fries and jasmine rice and serve straight from the skillet.