Steak Strips Crispy Fries Bowl (Printable View)
Tender steak strips with golden fries, fresh veggies, and smoky sauce in a satisfying comfort bowl.
# Ingredient List:
→ Steak
01 - 1.1 lbs sirloin steak, cut into ½-inch strips
→ Fries
02 - 1.3 lbs frozen or fresh French fries
03 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
04 - Salt, to taste
→ Vegetables
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1 cup mixed salad greens
07 - ½ red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1 avocado, sliced
→ Sauce
09 - ½ cup mayonnaise
10 - 2 tablespoons ketchup
11 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
14 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Toppings
15 - ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Arrange the French fries on a baking sheet, drizzle with vegetable oil, and season with a pinch of salt. Bake for 20–25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden and crispy.
02 - Pat the steak strips dry with paper towels. Heat a skillet over high heat with a light coating of oil. Sear the strips for 1–2 minutes per side until cooked to your preferred doneness. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside to rest.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, lemon juice, and a pinch each of salt and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
04 - Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, cut the avocado into slices, and set the mixed salad greens aside.
05 - Layer each bowl starting with a base of crispy fries, followed by salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado slices. Arrange the seared steak strips on top.
06 - Drizzle the prepared sauce generously over each bowl. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately while the fries are still hot and crispy.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It takes the guilt out of eating fries by piling on so many fresh vegetables that it practically counts as a salad.
- The smoky paprika sauce is the kind of thing you will start putting on everything once you taste it.
02 -
- Overcrowding the skillet with steak strips will steam them instead of searing them, so cook in batches if necessary and keep that heat high.
- Tossing the fries halfway through baking is the difference between soggy and perfectly crispy, so set a timer and do not forget.
03 -
- Let the steak rest for at least three minutes before assembling the bowls so the juices redistribute and do not flood your greens.
- A bold Cabernet Sauvignon alongside this bowl turns a casual weeknight dinner into something that feels like a proper occasion.