Description
Steak Bite Loaded Baked Potatoes are a cozy, hearty main dish featuring fluffy baked potatoes, buttery seasoned steak bites, melty cheddar cheese, and fresh toppings that bring a satisfying steakhouse experience straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed and dried
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 450 g sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into small bite size pieces
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 120 g shredded cheddar cheese
- 80 g sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- Optional: pinch of chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C. Rub the potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then place them on a baking tray.
- Bake the potatoes for 55 to 60 minutes until the skin is crisp and the inside is tender.
- Season the steak bites with garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium high and melt the butter. Add the steak bites and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned and juicy.
- Slice each baked potato open lengthwise and gently fluff the inside with a fork.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the hot potatoes, add sour cream, and top with diced red onion.
- Load each potato with warm steak bites.
- Garnish with chives, parsley, and optional chili flakes. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use russet potatoes for the fluffiest texture.
- Cook steak bites in batches for better caramelization.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Reheat in the oven to keep the potato skin crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded potato
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: steak bites, loaded baked potatoes, stuffed potatoes, steak dinner, comfort food, potato recipes