Beef tenderloin with Peruvian french fries

5 servings

70 minutes

Peruvian-style beef tenderloin with French fries is an exquisite combination of juicy marinated meat, crispy potatoes, and spicy seasonings. This recipe is inspired by the Peruvian dish Lomo Saltado but adapted to European taste preferences. The marinade based on wine vinegar and soy sauce gives the meat a rich flavor, while the addition of cumin and coriander brings warm spicy notes. Jalapeños and tomatoes provide a light spiciness and freshness, while cilantro completes the composition with a bright aroma. Serving it on a bed of airy rice makes this dish wholesome and filling. It is perfect for a cozy dinner where one wants to combine traditions from different cuisines and enjoy the balance of textures and flavors.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 374.2
• Proteins: 26.8g
• Fats: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 23.4g

Ingredients

• Potato: 400 g
• Canned Tomatoes with Chili: 400 g
• Beef fillet: 600 g
• Chopped cilantro (coriander): 2 tbsp
• Red onion: 1 head
• Garlic: 3 clove
• Canned Jalapeno Peppers: 0.3 glass
• Rice: to taste
• Red wine vinegar: 0.3 glass
• Soy sauce: 2 tbsp
• Ground cumin (zira): 1 tsp
• Ground coriander: 1 tsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Vegetable oil: to taste

Cooking steps

1. In a bowl, mix wine vinegar, soy sauce, cumin, coriander, a little salt, and black pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red wine vinegar: 0.3 glass
   • Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
   • Ground cumin (zira): 1 teaspoon
   • Ground coriander: 1 teaspoon
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

2. Cut the meat into thin strips and place it in the wine marinade. Leave it for a while.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef fillet: 600 g

3. Heat a large amount of vegetable oil in a pot over high heat. Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and cut them into strips. Rinse under cold water and dry well. Fry the potatoes in the heated oil in batches for a few minutes until soft and golden. Then place them on a baking sheet lined with paper towels to absorb excess fat. Season with salt and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil:  to taste
   • Potato: 400 g

4. Cook the desired amount of rice until ready. Drain.

   Required ingredients:

   • Rice:  to taste

5. Thinly slice the red onion, chop the garlic, cilantro, and jalapeño.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red onion: 1 head
   • Garlic: 3 cloves
   • Chopped cilantro (coriander): 2 tablespoons
   • Canned Jalapeno Peppers: 0.3 glass

6. In a pan, sauté the onion and garlic in a small amount of vegetable oil until soft for 3-4 minutes. Add the marinated meat and sauté for another 3 minutes. Add the jalapeño and tomatoes. Sauté for a couple more minutes. Then add the French fries, mix, and remove from heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil:  to taste
   • Red onion: 1 head
   • Garlic: 3 cloves
   • Beef fillet: 600 g
   • Canned Jalapeno Peppers: 0.3 glass
   • Canned Tomatoes with Chili: 400 g
   • Potato: 400 g

7. Serve it over rice and sprinkle with cilantro.

   Required ingredients:

   • Rice:  to taste
   • Chopped cilantro (coriander): 2 tablespoons