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Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Steak Stir-fry)

Name: Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Steak Stir-fry)
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Peru
Ingredients: 3 pounds (900 g) beef tenderloin or other tender steak; ¼ cup red wine (e.g. Burgundy); 2 tablespoons crushed garlic; 2 medium onions, cut in strips; 4 tomatoes, seeds removed, puréed in a blender; 5 potatoes peeled and cut into strips for frying; 1 yellow Peruvian Chili Pepper (aji), cut into thin strips; 1 tablespoon of vinegar; 2 tablespoons of soy sauce; Vegetable oil for frying; Salt; Pepper; Culantro or cilantro

Lomo saltado is a dish of marinated steak, vegetables and fried potatoes, usually served over white rice. It is one of the most popular recipes in Peru and is often found on the menu at many smaller restaurants at a very reasonable price.

Published October 16, 2026

EST. TOTAL TIME1h 20m

DIFFICULTYMedium

SERVES6

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Step 1
Cut the meat into thin strips and marinate them in the wine for 1 hour.
Step 2
Use a wok to cook garlic in oil over medium heat and add the meat. Reserve the juice.
Step 3
Add the tomato purée, salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes.
Step 4
Add the soy sauce while stirring the meat in the wok.
Step 5
Add the onions, aji strips, cilantro and vinegar. Combine the juice from the meat.
Step 6
Fry the potatoes in a separate pan and add to the other ingredients.
Step 7
Serve the dish with white rice.

Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Steak Stir-fry)

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