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Summery Salsa-topped Steak & Chips

Serves 4

Ready in 25 mins

750g frozen crinkle-cut oven chips
4 tomatoes, deseeded and chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
4 roasted peppers (from a jar, such as Gaea), chopped
½tsp Tabasco
handful of fresh coriander, chopped
1 lime, juice only
4 thick cut rump steaks
olive oil, for brushing
½tsp paprika
130g bag rocket

1. Heat the oven to Mark 7/220°C and cook the chips according to pack instructions.
2. Make the salsa by combining the tomatoes, onion, peppers, Tabasco and coriander in a bowl. Season and add the lime juice to taste.
3. Brush the steaks with oil and season with the paprika, ground black pepper and sea salt. Sear the steaks in a very hot non-stick frying pan for 1-2 mins on each side, until cooked to your liking. Leave to rest for a few mins, then serve with the chips, summery salsa and rocket leaves.

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