Lomo Saltado con Huevo

Name: Lomo Saltado con Huevo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
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

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

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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

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

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

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

Gently fold in 4 cups warm french fries and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
6

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

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Questions

What internal temperature should Lomo Saltado con Huevo reach?

For Lomo Saltado con Huevo, the target internal temperature is 135 F (about 55 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why fold instead of stir in Lomo Saltado con Huevo?

Step 5 reads: "Gently fold in 4 cups warm french fries and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 5 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

Is there a substitute for aji amarillo in Lomo Saltado con Huevo?

The entry for Lomo Saltado con Huevo calls for 1 tbsp aji amarillo paste. In its place: Blend a roasted orange or yellow bell pepper with a little habanero or serrano. It approximates both the fruitiness and the heat.

Can I make Lomo Saltado con Huevo gluten-free?

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

Does Lomo Saltado con Huevo contain soy?

Yes: 2 tbsp soy sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs and soy. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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