Peruvian Steak Stir-Fry with Onions and Tomatoes

Don't cook the beef without patting it dry. Marinating in soy sauce adds flavor, but also moisture. Drying the beef helps ensure that the slices sear nicely, rather than steam. Also, cook in two batches; crowding the pan inhibits browning.

1½ pounds sirloin tips, trimmed, cut into 3-inch pieces and sliced against the grain into ½-inch strips
1½ teaspoons ground cumin
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
5 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
3 tablespoons grapeseed or other neutral oil, divided
1 large red onion, halved and cut into ½-inch half rings
¼ cup red wine vinegar
3medium garlic cloves, minced
1/2 - 1 jalapeño chili, stemmed, seeded and de-ribbed and sliced into thin rounds (you can add an additional jalapeño if you want more heat to the dish)
1½cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 bag frozen crinkle cut fries OR rice depending on how you want to serve it

STEP 1: In a medium bowl, combine the beef, cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Marinate at room temperature for 10 - 15 minutes. Pat the meat dry and set aside.

STEP 2: Cook fries in oven to desidered doness, if using.

STEP 3: In a 12-inch skillet over high, heat 1 tablespoon of oil until barely smoking. Add half of the meat in a single layer and cook, turning once, until well browned on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes total. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil and the remaining meat.

STEP 4: In the same pan over medium-high, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until just starting to soften, about 2 minutes.

STEP 5: Stir in the vinegar and remaining soy sauce, scraping the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits. Cook for about 1 minute, or until the sauce thickens slightly. Stir in the garlic and jalapeño and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, the meat and any accumulated. Cook until the meat is just warmed through, 30 seconds. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

STEP 6: Serve meat mixture over french fries or rice.

Paired with Leeve & Loam Meritage
Recipe from 177milkstreet.com

Peruvian Steak Stir-Fry with Onions and Tomatoes

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