Peruvian Lomo Saltado

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings
preparation-ingredients
  • 1 1/2 lbs. sirloin steak, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3 tbsps. Crisco® Pure Olive Oil
  • 4 tsps. minced garlic, divided
  • 1/2 cup minced parsley, divided
  • 1/3 cup Crisco® Pure Olive Oil
  • 6 new potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 4 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1 red pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1 medium red onion, cut into small wedges
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 1 1/2 tsps. dried thyme leaves
  • 2 tbsps. soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp. white vinegar
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • Cooked rice or corn tortillas
preparation-directions
  1. MIX steak with 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 teaspoons garlic and 1/4 cup parsley. Marinate 30 to 45 minutes.
  2. HEAT 1/3 cup olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes or until fork tender. Remove from skillet.
  3. COOK meat with marinade in same skillet for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until browned. Add tomatoes, red pepper, onion, remaining garlic, bay leaf, thyme, soy sauce, vinegar, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes or until tender.
  4. ADD potatoes, peas and remaining parsley. Cook 2 minutes or until heated through. Remove bay leaf. Serve immediately with rice or corn tortillas.