CALIFORNIAN STEAKS WITH SALSA FRESCA AND CHEESY FRIES

Serves 4, Prep 20 mins, Cook 28 mins WHAT YOU NEED

1½ tblsps onion powder

2 tsps smoked paprika

2 tsps mustard powder

750g frozen shoestring super fries

½ cup finely grated parmesan

4 x 200g thick beef sirloin steaks

Guacamole, to serve

SALSA FRESCA

2 vine-ripened tomatoes (300g), finely chopped

½ small red onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 tblsp lime juice

½ cup chopped fresh coriander

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 To make salsa fresca, combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix well.

2 Combine onion powder, paprika and mustard powder in a separate small bowl.

3 Place fries on a large oven tray lined with baking paper. Sprinkle with 3 tsps of the spice mixture. Reserve remaining.

4 Cook fries in a very hot oven (220C) for about 25 minutes, or until golden and crisp, turning halfway through. Remove. Sprinkle with parmesan. Return to oven for a further 3 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

5 Meanwhile, sprinkle reserved spice mixture over beef. Season with salt and pepper.

6 Heat an oiled chargrill plate over a medium to high heat. Add beef. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium, or until cooked to your liking. Remove and rest by loosely covering with foil for 5 minutes.

7 Serve sliced beef with salsa fresca, guacamole and fries.