Description
This Loaded Baked Potato with Steak Bites recipe features tender oven-baked russet potatoes topped with savory, perfectly seared ribeye or sirloin steak cubes, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, sour cream, and fresh green onions, making it a delicious and hearty meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 large russet potatoes
Steak Bites
- 1 lb ribeye or sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking the steak)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Toppings
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon bits (or crumbled bacon)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp green onions or chives, chopped
Instructions
- Bake the Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the russet potatoes clean, then poke a few holes in each potato with a fork. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Cook the Steak Bites: While the potatoes are baking, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak cubes with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add the steak bites to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until they’re browned and cooked to your desired level of doneness. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the Toppings: While the steak cooks, prepare the rest of your toppings. Shred the cheddar cheese, cook and crumble the bacon, and chop the green onions or chives.
- Assemble the Loaded Potatoes: Once the potatoes are done, cut a slit down the center of each potato and gently fluff the insides with a fork. Top each potato with a spoonful of sour cream, a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese, some steak bites, crumbled bacon, and a garnish of green onions or chives.
- Serve: Serve the loaded baked potatoes hot, and enjoy these hearty, flavorful potatoes with steak bites!
Notes
- Ensure potatoes are cooked through by testing with a fork; they should be soft inside.
- Use a high-quality steak like ribeye or sirloin for the best flavor and tenderness.
- Adjust seasoning on steak bites according to your taste preference.
- You can prepare the toppings ahead of time for a quicker assembly.
- For added creaminess, mix some butter into the potato flesh before adding the toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
