Steak Strips Crispy Fries Bowl (Printable)
Sizzling steak strips paired with crispy fries, fresh vegetables, and a smoky tangy sauce in one satisfying bowl.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1.1 lbs sirloin steak, cut into strips
→ Fries
02 - 1.3 lbs frozen or fresh French fries
03 - 2 tbsp 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 tbsp ketchup
11 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
12 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
13 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
14 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Toppings
15 - ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
16 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Arrange the fries on a baking sheet, toss with vegetable oil and a pinch of salt, and bake until golden and crispy, about 20–25 minutes, tossing halfway through.
02 - Pat the steak strips dry with paper towels. Heat a skillet over high heat, add a drizzle of oil, and sear the strips for 1–2 minutes per side until they reach your desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside to rest.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, lemon juice, and a pinch each of salt and pepper until smooth and well combined.
04 - Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, slice the avocado, and set the mixed salad greens aside.
05 - Layer a bed of crispy fries in each bowl. Top with 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 parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It gives you steak and fries in the same bite, which is basically a small act of rebellion against choosing just one.
- The smoky paprika sauce ties everything together so well that you will want to put it on everything else you cook this week.
02 -
- Drying the steak strips thoroughly before searing is the single step that determines whether you get a beautiful crust or a grey, steamed mess.
- Letting the steak rest for at least three minutes before slicing keeps all those juices inside the meat instead of running across your cutting board.
03 -
- Warm the bowls briefly in the oven before assembling so the fries stay hot longer while you eat.
- Double the sauce recipe without question, because someone will absolutely ask for extra and you do not want to be caught short.