Spanish Garlic Lomo Saltado

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
• 4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 8 cloves Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp Smoked Spanish paprika (Pimentón)
• 1 large Red onion, sliced into wedges
• 2 tbsp Sherry vinegar
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 tsp Salt(optional)
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Season the beef strips generously with salt, black pepper, and half of the smoked paprika.

2. 2

   Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering.

3. 3

   Sear the beef in batches to ensure it browns quickly without steaming; remove and set aside.

4. 4

   Add the remaining olive oil to the pan and sauté the sliced garlic until it turns golden and fragrant.

5. 5

   Toss in the red onion wedges and cook for 2 minutes until they soften slightly but retain a crunch.

6. 6

   Return the beef to the pan and sprinkle with the remaining smoked paprika.

7. 7

   Deglaze the pan by pouring in the sherry vinegar and soy sauce, tossing everything together for 1 minute.

8. 8

   Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh parsley before serving immediately over fried potatoes or rice.