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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

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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.

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Questions

What is Pan con Lomito?

A tender stir-fried beef sandwich served on crusty bread with tomatoes, red onions, and a tangy savory sauce. This reference files it under Peruvian lunch: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 25 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Pan con Lomito reach?

For Pan con Lomito, the target internal temperature is 135 F (about 55 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I skip the searing in Pan con Lomito?

You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 3 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

Can I make Pan con Lomito gluten-free?

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

Does Pan con Lomito 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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