Description
A hearty and satisfying Loaded Baked Potato with Steak Bites recipe that combines tender, flavorful steak with fluffy baked potatoes and classic toppings like cheddar cheese, sour cream, and bacon for a delicious American comfort food meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
Steak Bites
- 1 pound sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup cooked bacon crumbles
- ¼ cup chopped green onions or chives
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare and Bake Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Scrub the russet potatoes clean and pat them dry. Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Pierce each potato a few times with a fork then place directly on the oven rack. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until fork-tender.
- Season and Cook Steak Bites: While the potatoes bake, season the steak bites with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak bites in a single layer and sear for 1 to 2 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your preferred doneness. In the last minute of cooking, add butter and minced garlic to the pan and toss the steak bites to coat evenly. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare Baked Potatoes for Topping: Once the potatoes are done baking, allow them to cool for a few minutes. Cut a slit down the center of each potato and fluff the insides with a fork. Add a pat of butter if desired for extra richness.
- Assemble Loaded Potatoes: Top each potato with shredded cheddar cheese, generous portions of steak bites, sour cream, bacon crumbles, and chopped green onions or chives.
- Serve: Serve the loaded baked potatoes hot for a delicious and satisfying main course.
Notes
- Use leftover steak or rotisserie chicken for a quicker version of this dish.
- Swap sour cream for Greek yogurt for a lighter topping option.
- You can add extra toppings like jalapeños or diced tomatoes for more flavor and texture.
- Make sure to pierce potatoes before baking to allow steam to escape and prevent bursting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded baked potato
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
