Lomo Saltaldo

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. raw  beef tenderloin, cut int 1/2-inh tick strips
• 2 garlic clove, minced
• 1 1/2 tbsp salt, divided
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, divided
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 6 medium uncooked Yukon Gold Potatoes, cut into 8 wedges each
• 4 sprays, olive oil cooking spray, divided
• 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
• 2 serrano chiles, cut into thin strips
• 2 medium red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
• 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges

Makes 6 Servings

1. In a nonreactive bowl, combine beef, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, cumin, 2 tablespoons of cilantro and lime juice; cover and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450ºF. Coat a nonstick baking sheet with cooking spray; place potatoes on top. Coat potatoes with cooking spray and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil; sprinkle with remaining teaspoon of salt. Turn potato wedges over several times to coat. Roast for 15 minutes; turn over and roast until both sides are crisp yet tender inside, about 12 to 17 minutes more.
3. While potatoes are baking, coat a large skillet with cooking spray and add 1 teaspoon of oil; heat over medium-high heat. Brown beef, flipping once, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side; remove beef and set aside.
4. Add remaining 2 teaspoons of oil and cook onions, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes. Add chiles, peppers and tomatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes more. Add beef to skillet and toss to coat. Serve immediately, topped with fries and garnished with remaining 2 tablespoons of cilantro. Yields about 1 1/3 cups of beef mixture and 8 potato wedges per serving.

WW POINTS VALUE: 9 pts

Note: This recipe appears on www.weightwatchers.com. Weight Watchers always has good recipes for any occasion and this recipe was in the most recent grilling article and it looked too deicious to pass up. Lomo saltado is a Peruvian dish with Asian influences consisting of sirloin strips marinated in vinegar, soy sauce and spices, then stir fried with red onions, parsley and tomatoes. It's served traditionally over white rice with homemade french fries that look more like potato wedges. With this recipe, the salt, lime juice and cilantro give the beef so much flavor. The vegetables also add flavor and fill you up. The baked potato wedges are so delicious and filled with so much flavor with very little ingredients.