Panamanian Style Beef Stir-Fry (Saltado de Carne Estilo Panameño)
Saltado de Carne Estilo Panameño, or Panamanian Style Beef Stir-Fry, is a delicious and flavorful dish that is popular in Panamanian cuisine. This dish is known for its tender beef, colorful vegetables, and savory seasonings, all stir-fried to perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
- In a bowl, marinate the beef slices with soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ground cumin, and paprika. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Return the beef to the skillet, add the tomato wedges, and stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
- Serve the saltado de carne over cooked white rice.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Fat
- 18g
Supplies
Large skillet or wok Cutting board Knife Bowl for marinating Cooking spoon
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the Saltado de Carne Estilo Panameño with a side of fried plantains for a complete Panamanian meal.
Tips & tricks
For an extra kick of flavor, you can add a splash of lime juice or aji chombo (Panamanian hot sauce) to the stir-fry before serving.
Cost
$15