Pollo al Ajillo (Garlic Chicken)

Ingredients

• For the Stir-Fry:
• 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into strips 🥩
• 2 tbsp soy sauce 🍜
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 🍷
• 1 tsp ground cumin ✨
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil 🫒
• 1 red onion, sliced into wedges 🧅
• 2 Roma tomatoes, quartered 🍅
• 1 yellow chili (ají amarillo), sliced 🌶️
• 0.5 tsp sugar (optional, for balance) 🍯
• For Serving:
• 4 cups cooked white rice 🍚
• 2 cups French fries, crispy 🍟
• Fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
• Lime wedges (optional) 🍋

Instructions

1. 1Marinate the Beef
2. 21️⃣ Mix the Marinade – In a bowl, combine soy sauce, red wine vinegar, cumin, garlic, and black pepper. Add the steak strips, toss to coat, and marinate for at least 15 minutes. 🥩✨
3. 3Cook the Fries & Rice
4. 42️⃣ Prepare the Fries & Rice – While the beef marinates, prepare crispy French fries and cook the white rice. Keep warm. 🍚🍟✨
5. 5Stir-Fry the Beef & Veggies
6. 63️⃣ Heat the Wok – Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add vegetable oil and swirl to coat. 🫒🔥
7. 74️⃣ Cook the Beef – Remove the beef from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and sear in the hot wok until browned, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside. 🥩🔥
8. 85️⃣ Stir-Fry the Veggies – In the same wok, add onions, tomatoes, and yellow chili. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until slightly softened. 🌶️✨
9. 9Add the Sauce
10. 106️⃣ Combine Everything – Return the beef to the wok along with the reserved marinade and a touch of sugar if desired. Stir-fry everything together for another 2 minutes, letting the sauce coat all ingredients. 🍜🔥
11. 11Serve & Enjoy
12. 127️⃣ Plate the Lomo Saltado – Serve hot over a bed of white rice, topped with crispy French fries. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime. 🥩🍅🌿