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Lomo Saltado con Huevo

A savory Peruvian stir-fry of tender beef, crisp onions, tomatoes, and fries topped with a fried egg. The dish features a tangy soy sauce and vinegar glaze cooked quickly over high heat.

35 minMediumServes 4620 cal/serving

PeruvianDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinHigh FiberNut-FreeDairy-FreeShellfish-FreePork-Free

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs beef sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 4 cups french fries, warm
  • 1 large red onion, sliced
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, wedged
  • 1 tbsp aji amarillo paste
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat half of 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking.

  2. 2

    Add 1.5 lbs thinly sliced beef sirloin in a single layer and sear without moving for 2 minutes. Stir fry for 1 minute until browned and internal temperature reaches 135F, then transfer to a plate.

  3. 3

    Add remaining 3 tbsp vegetable oil to the pan along with 1 large sliced red onion, 2 wedged Roma tomatoes, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp aji amarillo paste. Stir fry over high heat for 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, returning 1.5 lbs thinly sliced beef sirloin and juices to the pan. Toss for 1 minute to coat.

  5. 5

    Gently fold in 4 cups warm french fries and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.

  6. 6

    In a separate skillet, fry 4 large eggs in oil until crisp on the edges. Serve stir fry topped with fried eggs.

Questions

Can I make Lomo Saltado con Huevo gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Lomo Saltado con Huevo keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Lomo Saltado con Huevo?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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