French · dinner
Steak Frites Salad
A big bistro-style salad with seared steak and oven fries that eats like a full dinner.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Serves
- 3
- Est. cost
- $24
Ingredients
For 3 servings
Meat & poultry
- sirloin steak1 ¼ lb
Frozen
- frozen french fries1 package
Produce
- romaine lettuce2 head
- cherry tomato1 package
- cucumber1 piece
Sauces & condiments
- Dijon mustard1 tbsp
Pantry & grains
- red wine vinegar2 tbsp
- olive oil3 tbsp
Spices
- salt1 tsp
- black pepper½ tsp
Method
- 1
Bake fries on a sheet pan at 425°F per package, about 20 minutes.
- 2
Pat steak dry and season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Sear in a hot skillet with 1 tbsp oil, 4 minutes per side for medium-rare; rest 8 minutes.
- 4
Whisk mustard, vinegar, 2 tbsp oil and a pinch of salt.
- 5
Chop romaine, halve tomatoes, slice cucumber and toss with dressing.
- 6
Slice steak against the grain and pile on salad with hot fries.
Kitchen note
Serve the kid's steak, fries and veg separately with ketchup if the salad is a hard sell.Approximate per serving: 680 calories, 42g protein. These are estimates, not lab-tested nutrition facts.
Cost is an estimate at typical US supermarket prices; staples like oil, salt and spices are counted at a few cents.
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