Loaded Baked Potato with Steak Bites
A hearty and satisfying twist on the classic loaded baked potato, enhanced with tender steak bites and topped with melted cheese, sour cream, and green onions.
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 4 large large russet potatoes
Steak
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye) Cut into bite-sized pieces
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 pieces green onions, chopped
Cooking Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For rubbing potatoes and cooking steak
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse the large russet potatoes thoroughly and scrub away any dirt. Poke each potato multiple times with a fork.
- Rub each potato with olive oil and season generously with salt.
Baking Potatoes
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet. Bake for about 45-60 minutes until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
Cooking Steak
- Cut the steak into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add a splash of olive oil. Once hot, add the seasoned steak bites and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and desired doneness is achieved.
- Remove the steak from heat and set aside.
Assembling the Dish
- Once the potatoes are cooked, slice each potato down the center without cutting all the way through and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Add the cooked steak bites generously on top of each potato.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the steak bites and return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with sour cream and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For best results, use large russet potatoes. Consider offering a topping bar with various options for guests to customize their potatoes.