Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Beef Stir Fry)
Tags: Beef Dinner
Yield: 2
- canola cooking spray
- 1 medium (5.3 oz) potato, russet or yukon gold, washed and dried
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 lb lean sirloin, cut into small, thin strips
- kosher salt, to taste
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, sliced into thick strips
- 2 mini yellow bell peppers or 1 large
- 1 large jalapeno, ribbed and seeded, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 medium tomato, sliced into wedges
- 1 1/2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce (use tamari for gluten free and coconut aminos for whole30)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Cut the potato lengthwise into 1/3-inch thick slices; cut each slice into 1/3-inch fries. Place on the baking sheet and toss with oil to evenly coat. Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Place on a single layer onto the greased baking sheet.
- Bake uncovered on the lower third of the oven for about 25 minutes or until tender crisp and golden.
- Meanwhile, season meat with salt, pepper and cumin.
- Heat a large wok over high heat. When hot add the oil and the steak, cook about 2 minutes, until browned on both sides. Add the onions, bell pepper, jalapeno and garlic and cook 2 minutes. Add the tomato, soy sauce and vinegar and cook 1 more minute. Season with more salt as needed, remove from heat and finish with cilantro.
- Serve immediately with french fries and divide evenly between 2 plates.
