Description
Peruvian Lomo Saltado is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish combining tender sirloin steak strips with sautéed onions, bell peppers, and a tangy seasoning blend. This home-cooked delight is served alongside crispy oven-baked fries, offering a perfect balance of savory and fresh flavors inspired by traditional Peruvian cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 pound sirloin strip steak
Vegetables
- 1 medium red onion (can substitute with yellow onion)
- 1 medium bell pepper (any color based on taste)
Seasonings & Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (can replace with vegetable oil)
- 1 tablespoon Sazonador Total (seasoning blend)
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar (can substitute with lemon juice)
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 cube Knorr Beef and Tomato Granulated Bouillon
- 1 tablespoon parsley (optional)
Side
- Frozen fries (quantity based on serving, heated as per package instructions)
Instructions
- Slice Ingredients: Slice the red onion and bell pepper into thin strips. Also slice the sirloin steak into strips for even cooking.
- Heat Skillet and Oil: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil, allowing it to warm up but not smoke.
- Sear the Steak: Add the sirloin strips to the skillet and sear them for 2-3 minutes until they develop a browned surface, ensuring juicy texture inside.
- Season the Steak: Season the meat with parsley, white vinegar, salt, pepper, olive oil, and Sazonador Total to infuse the flavors evenly.
- Add Vegetables and Stir-Fry: Introduce the sliced onion and bell pepper to the skillet, stir-frying everything together for an additional 3-4 minutes to soften the vegetables while maintaining some crunch.
- Prepare Fries: Meanwhile, heat frozen fries in the oven according to the package instructions until crispy and golden.
- Plate and Serve: Serve the hot Peruvian Lomo Saltado alongside the crispy oven fries for a delicious, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality sirloin for best flavor and texture.
- If Sazonador Total is unavailable, substitute with a mix of garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and salt.
- Oven-baking fries adds a healthier alternative to deep frying.
- Fresh parsley adds a nice herbal aroma but can be omitted.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper.
