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Pan con Lomito

A tender stir-fried beef sandwich served on crusty bread with tomatoes, red onions, and a tangy savory sauce.

25 minEasyServes 2580 cal/serving

PeruvianLunchStovetopHigh ProteinNut-FreeDairy-FreePork-Free

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef tenderloin strips, sliced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 2 roma tomato, sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 crusty French rolls, halved
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season 1 lb sliced beef tenderloin strips with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until smoking.

  3. 3

    Add 1 lb sliced beef tenderloin strips and sear quickly for 2 minutes until browned, ensuring internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare, then remove meat from pan.

  4. 4

    Stir-fry 1 sliced red onion and 2 sliced roma tomato in the same skillet for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly softened but crisp.

  5. 5

    Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, then return 1 lb sliced beef tenderloin strips to the pan to coat for 30 seconds.

  6. 6

    Spread 2 tbsp mayonnaise inside the toasted 2 halved crusty French rolls and fill generously with the beef and vegetable mixture.

Questions

Can I make Pan con Lomito 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 Pan con Lomito keep?

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

Can I halve or double Pan con Lomito?

Yes. As written it serves 2. 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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