Steak Strips Crispy Fries Bowl (Printable)
Juicy steak strips with golden fries, fresh vegetables, and a smoky tangy sauce in one satisfying bowl.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 1.1 lbs sirloin steak, cut into ½-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 - 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 according to package directions until golden and crispy, about 20–25 minutes, tossing halfway through.
02 - While the fries bake, pat the steak strips dry with paper towels. Heat a skillet over high heat, add a small drizzle of oil, and sear the strips for 1–2 minutes per side until cooked to your preferred doneness. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a plate and let 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, and cut the avocado into slices. Set the mixed salad greens and prepared vegetables aside.
05 - Layer a base of crispy fries in each bowl. Top with salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado slices. Arrange the rested steak strips over the 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 hot and crispy.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It combines the satisfaction of a steak dinner with the casual joy of loaded fries, all in one bowl.
- The smoky paprika sauce ties everything together so well that you will want to put it on everything else you cook.
02 -
- Overcrowding the skillet with too many steak strips at once will steam the meat instead of searing it, so cook in batches if needed.
- Letting the steak rest for even three minutes before slicing keeps the juices from running all over your cutting board.
03 -
- Heat the skillet until you see a faint wisp of smoke before adding the steak, because that is the moment you know the surface is hot enough for a proper sear.
- Toss the fries with a light hand so the oil coats them evenly without making them soggy, and spread them in a single layer with space between each one.