Lomo Saltado

1. Add all the marinade ingredients into a mixing bowl including the beef and stir thoroughly. Cover with cling film then leave in the fridge to marinade for ideally 2 hours. 

2. Remove the mixing bowl from the fridge and allow the beef to stand for 20 minutes. Place a large pan or wok over a high heat and add the vegetable oil. Once hot, begin to cook the onions and pepper until both have begun to soften and browning has begun to appear on the peppers. 

3. Add half the tomatoes, smoked paprika and chilli sauce. Cook for 5minutes.

4. Remove the beef from the marinade and place to one side. Pour what remains of the marinade into the pan along with the garlic and remaining half of the tomatoes. Cook on medium heat for 2 minutes then remove from the heat.

5. Add the vegetable oil to a second pan over a high heat and fry the beef to your liking. Once done, remove the beef to a chopping board and rest for 10 minutes before cutting into strips.

6. Add the strips of beef to your stir fry, bring up to temperature and serve.

Aji amarillo is used traditionally to give heat to this dish but using chilli sauce made from scotch bonnets will have a similar effect. 

Serve with rice or chips. Fresh chopped coriander also works well as an optional garnish.

Vegan switch – replace the beef with sliced aubergine.