Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Beef Stir-Fry)

Ingredients

US measurements with metric in parentheses.

• 1½ lb (680 g) beef sirloin, sliced into strips
• 1 tsp (6 g) salt
• ½ tsp (1 g) black pepper
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) vegetable oil, divided
• 1 red onion, cut into thick wedges
• 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) soy sauce
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) red wine vinegar
• 1 aji amarillo paste or 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
• Cooked rice and french fries to serve
• Chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. Season the beef with salt and pepper.
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over very high heat. Sear half the beef 1 to 2 minutes until browned. Remove, repeat with the rest.
3. Add the remaining oil, onion and garlic and stir-fry 1 minute.
4. Add the tomatoes, soy sauce, vinegar and aji and toss 1 minute. Return the beef.
5. Toss for 30 seconds and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve at once over rice with fries.