Description
Hearty “Loaded Baked Potato with Steak Bites” brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table. Juicy steak morsels nestled on creamy potatoes create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons (22.5 grams) sea salt
Steak and Seasonings:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) steak (NY strip, ribeye, sirloin, or tenderloin)
- 2 teaspoons (10 grams) kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) cajun seasoning
- 1/2–1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Sauce and Garnish:
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) butter, softened
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) avocado oil
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2/3 cup (65 grams) grated parmesan
- 2 tablespoons (8 grams) fresh parsley, minced
- Juice of 2 lemon wedges
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F. Massage potatoes with olive oil and generously sprinkle sea salt. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 50-60 minutes until fork-tender.
- Prepare steak by trimming excess fat and slicing into bite-sized chunks. Coat with avocado oil and cajun seasoning.
- Heat cast iron skillet on medium-high. Sear steak pieces undisturbed for 2 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for additional minute, then reduce heat and cook one more minute.
- Create garlic butter by adding butter and minced garlic to skillet. Sauté until aromatic. Toss steak in garlic butter mixture, then transfer to a covered bowl.
- In same skillet, develop cream sauce by whisking heavy cream. Simmer 3-5 minutes until thickened. Incorporate red pepper flakes, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Finish with fresh parsley and lemon juice.
- Remove potatoes from oven and gently drop from height to create fluffy interior. Split open, fluff with fork, and add butter if desired. Top with seared steak bites and drizzle with creamy parmesan sauce. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Potato Perfection: Bake potatoes until they’re super tender by dropping them from a height, which helps create a fluffy interior and crispy skin.
- Steak Searing Secrets: Use a cast iron skillet for maximum flavor and achieve a golden-brown crust by cooking undisturbed and avoiding frequent flipping.
- Sauce Salvation: Create a rich, velvety parmesan cream sauce by slowly whisking heavy cream and letting it simmer to the perfect consistency.
- Dietary Flexibility: Swap out heavy cream for lighter alternatives like Greek yogurt or coconut cream for a lower-fat version, and use gluten-free cajun seasoning for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 1025
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1570 mg
- Fat: 66 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 36 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 83 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg