Peruvian Beef Stir-Fry (Lomo Saltado)

This lean beef stir-fry is packed with high-quality protein and potassium-rich potatoes, making it a satisfying and heart-healthy meal.

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds sirloin steak, trimmed of fat and cut into small, thin pieces · 1009 kcal
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil · 84 kcal
• 1 clove garlic, minced · 5 kcal
• 1 teaspoon vinegar · 1 kcal
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon pepper
• 2 large onions, sliced · 127 kcal
• 1 large tomato, sliced · 51 kcal
• 3 cups boiled potatoes, diced · 367 kcal

Method

1. Trim any excess fat from the sirloin steak and cut it into small, thin pieces.

   

2. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat and sauté the minced garlic until it turns golden.

   

3. Add the steak, vinegar, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook for 6 minutes, stirring the beef constantly until it is nicely browned.

   

4. Stir in the sliced onions and tomatoes. Cook until the onions become transparent, then serve immediately alongside the warm, diced boiled potatoes.

   

Adapted from an NIH / NHLBI heart-healthy recipe (public domain). Portions, macros, diet checks and step photos by Besly.