Steak Strips Crispy Fries Bowl (Printable)
Juicy seared steak strips over crispy fries with fresh vegetables and a smoky paprika sauce in a hearty bowl.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
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 red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1 avocado, sliced
→ Sauce
09 - ½ cup mayonnaise
10 - 2 tablespoons ketchup
11 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
14 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Toppings
15 - ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Arrange the fries on a baking sheet, drizzle with vegetable oil, and season with a pinch of salt. Bake according to package directions until golden and crispy, typically 20–25 minutes, tossing halfway through for even browning.
02 - Pat the steak strips dry with paper towels. Heat a skillet over high heat with a light coat of oil. Sear the strips for 1–2 minutes per side until they reach your preferred doneness. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a plate and let rest.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, lemon juice, and a pinch each of salt and black 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 each bowl starting with a bed of crispy fries, followed by salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado slices. Arrange the rested steak strips on top.
06 - Drizzle the prepared sauce generously over each bowl. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately while the fries are still hot and crispy.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The smoky, tangy sauce ties everything together so well you will want to put it on everything from burgers to roasted vegetables.
- It hits every craving at once: savory meat, crunchy fries, creamy avocado, and bright fresh vegetables all in one satisfying bowl.
02 -
- Do not crowd the skillet when searing steak strips, because steam builds up and you end up boiling the meat instead of getting that gorgeous caramelized crust.
- Letting the steak rest for at least three minutes after searing keeps the juices inside the meat rather than running all over your cutting board.
03 -
- Take the steak out of the refrigerator twenty minutes before cooking so it sears evenly instead of tightening up and cooking unevenly in the center.
- A tiny drizzle of hot sauce folded into the smoky sauce transforms the entire bowl from comforting to electrifying without overpowering any of the other flavors.