Description
This Loaded Baked Potato with Steak Bites recipe is a hearty and flavorful meal featuring tender oven-baked russet potatoes topped with juicy, seasoned steak cubes, sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, sour cream, and fresh green onions. Perfect as a satisfying dinner, this dish combines classic comfort food elements with the rich taste of seared steak bites for a crowd-pleasing treat.
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 to allow steam to escape. 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 are nicely browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Toppings: While the steak cooks, shred the cheddar cheese if not pre-shredded, cook and crumble the bacon bits if not already prepared, and chop the green onions or chives.
- Assemble the Loaded Potatoes: Once the potatoes are fully baked, remove them from the oven and let cool slightly. Cut a slit down the center of each potato and gently fluff the insides with a fork to create a soft base for the toppings. Add a spoonful of sour cream to each potato, then sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, top with cooked steak bites, crumbled bacon, and garnish with chopped green onions or chives.
- Serve: Serve the loaded baked potatoes hot for a delicious and filling meal that combines the creamy texture of the potato with the savory flavors of steak and toppings.
Notes
- You can use ribeye or sirloin steak based on preference; ribeye is fattier and more tender, sirloin is leaner.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle some smoked paprika or cayenne pepper on the steak before cooking.
- Make sure to poke holes in the potatoes to prevent bursting during baking.
- Use a fork to fluff potato interiors to create a fluffy texture that holds toppings well.
- Leftover steak bites can be stored and reheated for a quick meal addition.
- Adjust the cooking time for potatoes based on their size to ensure they are fully cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
