Lomo Saltado

The other night my cute husband and I were on a date.  Every once and a while we will ask each other some "get to know you" questions just to learn about our evolving interests.  My husband and I have been fairly predictable with our answers.  If I ask Sean his favorite color I know his response will be purple or if I ask who is his favorite band it will be either Regina Spektor, Mumford and Sons, The Shins or Fun.  So when I asked what his favorite food was in my mind I could hear him saying "my moms lasagna" but to my surprise he didn't say that he said Lomo Saltado... Mind blown!  Lomo Saltado is a Peruvian stir fry and it is delicious. 

Here is what you need:
1 lb. New York Strip Steak, cut into bite size pieces
1 Red onion, cut into strips
1 Large tomato, cut into strips
1 Bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
3 Cloves of garlic, chopped
1 Lime
1/2 Cup chopped cilantro
Salt
Pepper
Olive oil
1 Cup of rice
French Fries (yes I said French fries)

OK now here are some notes on the ingredients.  First off the meat, I prefer New York Strip Steak, you can use any type of beef, but when I am feeling lazy I will instead use Pre-cut beef.  For the Bell Pepper I like to use half of a red and half of a orange for some color variety.  Lastly to get the most juice out of your lime place it on your counter, press firmly down and roll it around. 

Place the cut meat in a bowl and season it with salt, pepper, a little bit of olive oil, lime juice and chopped garlic.  Let the meat marinate for at least 20 minutes. 
While the meat is marinating slice your onions, tomatoes and pepper like the picture below.

Pre-heat your oven.  I like to season my French fries for a little bit of extra kick.  When they are on the pan sprinkle salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.  Then place in the oven to cook.  Then prepare your rice, season as you like. 

Now back to the meat! Saute meat over medium heat until the meat has just browned (it will be cooking for a while longer so you don't want to completely cook the meat or it will get chewy.)  Now add the onion and cook stirring for  minute.

 Then stir in the tomatoes and peppers.  Cook until the onions are tender. Then add the cilantro and cook for one minute. 

Now this is how you serve the dish!
                                  
                                                                            Rice                                                                       

 

French Fries

 

Meat and Veggies

Happy Husband!

 

 

I hope you enjoy! The best thing about cooking is making food taste how you want, so always add or replace any ingredients based on what you like!