Ribeye Saltado with Crispy Potatoes

Juicy ribeye, golden mushrooms, and crisp-edged potatoes meet a glossy, buttery aji amarillo sauce in this indulgent autumn take on lomo saltado.

  • Total time: 55 min
  • Servings: 2 servings
  • Estimated total cost: $30
  • Calories per serving: 1160 cal
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Ingredients

  • Choice Boneless Ribeye Beef Steak (1 Steak)
    1 lb $21.99
  • Potato medley
    1 lb
  • Crimini mushrooms
    8 oz $4.99
  • Red onion
    8 oz $0.99
  • Garlic
    2 cloves $0.79
  • Aji amarillo paste
    1 tablespoon
  • Low-sodium soy sauce
    1 tablespoon
  • Red wine vinegar
    1 tablespoon
  • Neutral cooking oil
    3 tablespoons
  • Unsalted butter
    2 tablespoons
  • Morton kosher salt flakes
    2 1/2 teaspoons, divided
  • Ground black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon, divided
  • Cilantro
    2 tablespoons chopped $1.69
  • Bodega Catena Malbec Red Wine
    1 bottle $19.99

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 450°F with a large rimmed baking sheet inside. Scrub 1 lb potato medley and cut into evenly sized 3/4-inch pieces. Toss with 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil and 1 teaspoon Morton kosher salt flakes; set aside.

  2. Pat 1 lb ribeye dry, trim away any tough connective tissue, and cut across the grain into 1/2-inch-thick strips. Season evenly with 1 teaspoon Morton kosher salt flakes and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Set aside while completing the prep and starting the potatoes.

  3. Quarter 8 oz crimini mushrooms, cut 8 oz red onion into 1/2-inch wedges, and mince 2 garlic cloves. Chop enough cilantro to measure 2 tablespoons and set it aside for serving.

  4. Mix the sauce in a small bowl:

    • 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste
    • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons water

    Stir until smooth.

  5. Carefully spread the prepared potatoes on the hot baking sheet, placing cut sides down. Roast for 30–35 minutes, turning after 20 minutes, until deeply golden and tender. Begin cooking the vegetables after the potatoes have roasted for about 10 minutes so everything finishes together.

  6. Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil and the mushrooms. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Add the onion wedges and 1/2 teaspoon Morton kosher salt flakes; cook for 3–4 minutes, keeping the onions slightly crisp. Stir in the minced garlic for 30 seconds, then transfer the vegetables to a bowl.

  7. Increase the heat to high and add 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil. Sear the seasoned ribeye in two batches, spreading each batch in a single layer. Cook for about 2–3 minutes per batch, turning once, until browned with a center temperature of 130°F. Transfer to a plate and rest for 3 minutes.

  8. Reduce the heat to medium and pour the sauce into the skillet. Scrape up the browned bits and simmer for 1 minute. Turn off the heat and swirl in 2 tablespoons unsalted butter until glossy. Return the vegetables, rested ribeye, and collected juices to the skillet, tossing briefly to coat without further simmering.

  9. Divide the roasted potatoes between two warm plates. Spoon the ribeye, mushrooms, onions, and glossy sauce beside and partly over them, leaving some potatoes uncovered to preserve their crisp edges. Finish with the chopped cilantro.

Drink pairing: Malbec complements the rich ribeye, earthy mushrooms, and tangy aji amarillo sauce.

Wine picks:

  • Bodega Catena Malbec Red Wine $19.99 1 bottle
  • Zuccardi Serie A Malbec $20.99 1 bottle

Why it works: The ribeye, browned mushrooms, and buttery sauce call for plush dark-fruit Malbec, while its acidity and savory notes can stand up to the vinegar and aji amarillo. Catena brings extra depth for this indulgent dish; Zuccardi Serie A is a polished, earthy alternative.