This is not so much a recipe as a guide on how to eat steak, chips and salad.
When I was growing up we would have Steak, Chips and Salad for tea every Saturday. Without fail. Even after half the family became vegetarian. They obviously did not have steak.
Steak
Use any type of steak you want. Cook it using your preferred method. Some examples:
- Côte de Boeuf – Beef Rib
- Grilled steak
- Pan-fried rib eye
Chips
The only choice you need to make is between Chips or Frites. Growing up it would always be chips. But Frites are equally delicious.
Salad
Grandad Salad would be my preference. Georgina Salad or Daddy Salad would also work if you don’t like lettuce.
Bread
Steak, chips and salad sandwiches are delicious, so serve with bread and mayonnaise.
Only use soft white bread that is really fresh:
- Barm cakes, baps or rolls
- Baguette baked on the same day, crusty on the outside but soft on the inside
- Any load that is crusty on the outside but soft on the inside
Extras
Salt and vinegar on the chips, obviously.
There is no need for a sauce; all the liquid you need comes from the salad and steak. There is also no need to add grilled tomato or mushroom; its already a complete meal.
Alternatives
Steak, chips and salad is the best way to eat steak but its not the only way.
- Steak with frites, grilled tomato and mushroom, with béarnaise sauce.
- Steak with Caesar Salad.
- Peppered steak with peppercorn sauce and rice.
- Yellow curry steak
