Steak Strips Crispy Fries Bowl (Printable)
Tender steak strips with crispy golden fries, fresh veggies, and smoky sauce in a hearty comfort bowl.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 medium red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1 medium avocado, sliced
→ Sauce
09 - ½ cup mayonnaise
10 - 2 tablespoons ketchup
11 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
14 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Toppings
15 - ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spread the fries on a baking sheet, drizzle with vegetable oil, season with salt, and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy, tossing halfway through.
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 generously with salt and pepper, then transfer to a plate to rest.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, lemon juice, and a pinch 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 - Divide the crispy fries among four bowls as the base. Layer each with salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado. Arrange the rested 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 the fries are still warm and crisp.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It takes the guilty pleasure of loaded fries and balances it with enough fresh vegetables that you feel genuinely good eating it.
- The smoky paprika sauce is the kind of thing you will start putting on everything from burgers to roasted potatoes.
02 -
- Do not touch the steak strips while they sear, moving them too early robs you of that gorgeous caramelized crust.
- Assemble the bowls right before eating because crispy fries wait for no one and soggy ones break the spell entirely.
03 -
- Let the steak rest for at least three minutes after searing so the juices redistribute instead of running all over your cutting board.
- Toss the fries with a light dusting of garlic powder alongside the salt for a flavor boost that costs zero extra effort.