Custrd is out now on the App Store and Google Play — Try it free for 7 days →
Back to recipes

Lomo Saltado

Peruvian stir-fried beef with tomatoes, onions, and fries tossed in a bright soy-vinegar sauce. A showstopping weeknight dinner that cooks in under 30 minutes.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
36g
Lomo Saltado
boldsatisfyingperuvianbeefcrispytenderjuicyweeknight

Ingredients

7 items — tap to check off

Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.

Open the app

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cut potato into 1/4-inch fries. Soak in cold water 10 minutes, then pat dry completely.

  2. Step 2

    Cut beef into 3/4-inch cubes. Season with salt and pepper. Cut onion into thick wedges and tomato into wedges.

  3. Step 3

    Whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, and minced garlic in a small bowl.

  4. Step 4

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.

  5. Step 5

    Sear beef in batches 90 seconds per side without stirring. Set aside when edges are browned.

  6. Step 6

    Add 1 tbsp oil to the skillet. Fry potato fries 5-6 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove and drain.

  7. Step 7

    Add onion wedges to the skillet. Toss 2-3 minutes until edges char and soften slightly.

  8. Step 8

    Return beef and fries to the skillet. Add tomato wedges and the soy-vinegar sauce. Toss constantly 1-2 minutes until everything is coated and hot.

  9. Step 9

    Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and vinegar. Serve immediately over white rice if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • chef's knife
  • cutting board
  • 12-inch skillet or wok
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • wooden spoon or tongs
  • paper towels

Cook smarter

Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge

Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.