Peruvian Beef Stir Fry: Saltado
A classic Peruvian stir-fry dish made with beef, onions, tomatoes, and French fries, served with rice.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound beef strips (sirloin or ribeye)
- ●2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ●1 large onion
- ●2 medium tomato
- ●1 cup French fries
- ●2 tablespoons soy sauceoptional
- ●1 small aji amarillo pepperoptional
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the beef strips and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 3
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet.
- 4
Add the sliced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Add the diced tomato and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 6
Add the French fries and cook until they start to brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- 7
Add the cooked beef back into the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables and French fries.
- 8
Add the soy sauce and aji amarillo pepper (if using) to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 9
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 10
Serve the Peruvian beef stir-fry over rice and enjoy!
- 11
Optional: Add a fried egg on top of the stir-fry for a more authentic Peruvian Saltado experience.