Steak Strips Crispy Fries Bowl (Printable)
Juicy steak strips with crispy oven fries, fresh vegetables, and a savory mustard sauce in one satisfying bowl.
# What You'll Need:
→ Steak
01 - 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch strips
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp garlic powder
04 - 1 tsp black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
06 - Salt, to taste
→ Crispy Fries
07 - 1.3 lb russet potatoes (or frozen fries)
08 - 3 tbsp vegetable oil
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - Salt, to taste
→ Vegetables & Toppings
11 - 1 red onion, thinly sliced
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1 avocado, diced
14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
→ Sauce
15 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise
16 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
17 - 1 tbsp ketchup
18 - 1 tsp lemon juice
19 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut potatoes into even fry-shaped strips. Toss with vegetable oil, smoked paprika, and salt until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. Alternatively, bake frozen fries according to package instructions.
02 - Place sirloin strips in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and chili flakes. Toss to coat evenly and let marinate while the fries bake.
03 - Heat a large skillet over high heat until smoking. Add steak strips in a single layer, working in batches if needed. Sear for 1 to 2 minutes per side until a deep golden crust forms but the interior remains juicy. Transfer to a plate and rest for 2 minutes.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, ketchup, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust consistency with a splash of water if needed.
05 - Divide crispy fries among four bowls. Arrange steak strips over the fries. Top with sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and chopped parsley. Drizzle generously with the prepared sauce. Serve immediately while the fries are still hot and crisp.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of crispy fries and seared steak in one bowl is the kind of reckless comfort food that somehow still feels balanced with fresh veggies on top.
- That mustard mayo ketchup sauce is so simple you will question why you ever bought bottled dressings.
02 -
- Do not crowd the skillet with steak strips or they will steam instead of sear, and you will end up with grey chewy meat instead of the crusty juicy pieces you want.
- Letting the fries cool for even two minutes before assembly keeps them from turning soggy under the toppings.
03 -
- Pull the steak from the fridge fifteen minutes before cooking so it sears instead of shocking when it hits the pan.
- The sauce tastes even better if you make it first and let it sit while everything else cooks, giving the flavors time to meld into something greater than the sum of its parts.