Steak Strips Crispy Fries Bowl (Print Page)
Juicy steak strips with crispy fries, fresh vegetables, and smoky sauce in a hearty bowl.
# What You Need:
→ Steak
01 - 1.1 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch 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 - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1 avocado, sliced
→ Sauce
09 - 1/2 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 - 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
16 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread fries on a baking sheet, drizzle with vegetable oil, and season with salt. Bake for 20–25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden and crispy.
02 - Pat steak strips dry with paper towels. Heat a skillet over high heat with a light coating of oil. Sear strips for 1–2 minutes per side until desired doneness is reached. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside to rest.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
04 - Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and cut the avocado into slices. Set aside.
05 - Layer each bowl starting with a bed of crispy fries. Add salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado slices. Top with the rested steak strips.
06 - Drizzle the prepared sauce generously over each bowl. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of crispy fries and juicy steak feels like the best parts of a steak frites dinner but relaxed enough for a weeknight.
- That smoky paprika sauce ties everything together and you will want to put it on everything after the first taste.
- It comes together in under an hour and looks beautiful enough to serve to guests without any stress.
02 -
- Do not overcrowd the pan when searing steak strips because they will steam instead of developing that gorgeous brown crust you want.
- Letting the steak rest for at least three minutes before adding it to the bowl keeps all those juices inside the meat rather than pooling at the bottom.
03 -
- Cut all the steak strips the same thickness so they cook evenly and you do not end up with some overdone and some rare pieces on the same plate.
- Toss the fries halfway through baking and spread them back out so they have breathing room and crisp on all sides instead of steaming where they touch.