Aji Amarillo Lomo Saltado

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Beef sirloin or lomo, cut into strips
• 1 large Red onion, sliced into thick wedges
• 2 medium Plum tomatoes, sliced into wedges
• 2 tablespoons Aji Amarillo paste
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce (Sillao)
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 3 cups French fries or thick potato wedges, fried until crispy
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
• to taste N/A Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Season the beef strips with salt, pepper, and cumin, then set aside for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat a wok or large heavy skillet over high heat with 2 tablespoons of oil until it begins to smoke.

3. 3

   Sear the beef in small batches to ensure a deep brown crust, then remove the meat from the pan and set aside.

4. 4

   Add the remaining oil to the same pan and sauté the red onions for 2 minutes until slightly charred but still crisp.

5. 5

   Stir in the minced garlic and Aji Amarillo paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

6. 6

   Add the tomatoes, soy sauce, and red wine vinegar, tossing quickly so the tomatoes soften but do not fall apart.

7. 7

   Return the beef and its juices to the pan, tossing everything together for 30 seconds to combine the flavors.

8. 8

   Turn off the heat, fold in the crispy potato wedges and fresh cilantro, and serve immediately over white rice.