Description
Hearty Loaded Baked Potato with Steak Bites brings robust flavors from simple ingredients into one satisfying meal. Creamy potatoes paired with tender, seasoned steak create a delightful combination you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large russet potatoes
- 8 oz ribeye steak
Protein and Toppings:
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup bacon bits
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, chopped
Seasonings and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and thoroughly wash the russet potatoes, then pierce them multiple times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Rub potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, then place directly on the oven rack and bake for 50-60 minutes until tender when pierced with a knife.
- While potatoes are baking, pat the ribeye steak dry and season comprehensively with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cut the steak into bite-sized cubes, ensuring uniform sizing for even cooking.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat and add remaining olive oil, then quickly sear steak bites for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally to achieve a golden-brown exterior while maintaining a medium-rare center.
- Remove potatoes from oven and carefully slice lengthwise, then gently push the ends to create a fluffy interior.
- Add butter inside each potato, allowing it to melt and distribute throughout the flesh.
- Top the potatoes with shredded cheddar cheese, allowing residual heat to slightly melt the cheese.
- Layer the seared steak bites over the cheese, then garnish with crispy bacon bits and chopped green onions.
- Finish by adding a generous dollop of sour cream and serve immediately while all components are warm and inviting.
Notes
- Use high-starch russet potatoes for maximum fluffiness and crispy skin, ensuring they bake evenly and absorb seasonings perfectly.
- Choose a well-marbled ribeye steak to guarantee tender, juicy steak bites with rich flavor and optimal texture.
- Pat steak completely dry before seasoning to achieve a beautiful golden-brown sear without steaming the meat in the pan.
- Maintain consistent bite-sized steak pieces to ensure uniform cooking and prevent some pieces from becoming overcooked or undercooked.
- Let potatoes rest briefly after baking to allow internal steam to redistribute, creating an incredibly light and fluffy interior.
- Enhance protein options by substituting steak with grilled chicken, shredded barbecue pork, or plant-based alternatives for dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 815
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1000 mg
- Fat: 47 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 92 mg