Steak Strips Crispy Fries (Printable)
Tender sirloin strips and golden fries topped with fresh veggies and a zesty sauce in a hearty bowl.
# What You 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
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Arrange the fries on a baking sheet, toss thoroughly with vegetable oil and a pinch of salt. Bake according to package directions until golden and crispy, approximately 20–25 minutes, tossing halfway through the cooking time.
02 - While the fries are baking, pat the steak strips completely dry with paper towels to ensure proper searing. Heat a skillet over high heat with a touch of oil. Sear the steak strips for 1–2 minutes per side until your desired doneness is reached. Season generously with salt and pepper, then set aside to rest.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and lemon juice. Season the mixture with salt and pepper, stirring until a smooth consistency is achieved.
04 - Prepare the fresh vegetables by halving the cherry tomatoes and thinly slicing the red onion. Cut the avocado into uniform slices.
05 - Construct each bowl by layering a base of crispy fries on the bottom. Arrange the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado slices over the fries. Top generously with the seared steak strips.
06 - Drizzle the prepared sauce evenly over the bowl. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately while the fries and steak are hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It captures the guilty pleasure of a steak and cheese fry platter but with a fresh, balanced twist.
- The homemade sauce is a total game changer, ready in seconds but better than anything from a bottle.
02 -
- Dry the steak strips thoroughly with paper towels before they hit the pan, or they will steam instead of sear.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet when cooking the meat, or the temperature will drop too low.
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- Let the steak rest for five minutes after cooking so the juices redistribute and stay in the meat.
- Pre cut your vegetables while the fries bake to keep the workflow moving smoothly.