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Lomo a la Huancaina (Peruvian Steak with Cheese Sauce)

Here's how you make Lomo a la Huancaina (Peruvian Steak with Cheese Sauce)
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 10m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 4 egg yolks (hard-boiled)
  • 2 fresh chili peppers, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/8 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 16 ounces yellow onions (2 onions, finely chopped)
  • 24 to 36 ounces beef (6 steaks, 4-6 ounces each)
  • 12 olives (rips, for garnish, optional)
  • 3 large eggs (hard-boiled eggs, quartered, for garnish - optional)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Place cream cheese in a bowl and beat until smooth.

  • Step 2: Add egg yolks, chili peppers, and salt.

  • Step 3: Beat well with a wooden spoon.

  • Step 4: Add olive oil slowly, drop by drop, beating constantly.

  • Step 5: Add cream, lemon juice and onions, and mix well.

  • Step 6: Place mixture in a small saucepan and heat gently over low heat.

  • Step 7: Meanwhile, broil or grill the steaks to the desired degree of doneness.

  • Step 8: Serve sauce over steaks, garnished with olives and egg quarters.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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