Description
Savor the bold flavors of juicy, seasoned steak bites served atop fluffy, loaded baked potatoes for a comforting and satisfying meal. This recipe combines tender sirloin steak, melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions on a buttery baked russet potato. Perfect for a hearty dinner that’s naturally gluten-free and packed with protein.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed and dried
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Steak Bites
- 1½ pounds sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Bake the Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Using a fork, pierce each russet potato several times. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 50–60 minutes until they’re tender when pierced.
- Prepare the Steak Bites: While the potatoes bake, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak pieces evenly with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Once the skillet is hot, sear the steak bites for 2–3 minutes on each side until nicely browned and cooked to your preferred doneness. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Assemble the Loaded Potatoes: When the potatoes are done, let them cool slightly to handle safely. Cut a slit across the top of each potato and gently press both ends to open them. Fluff the interior with a fork and add a pat of butter inside each potato.
- Melt the Cheese: Evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over each opened potato. Return the potatoes to the oven for about 5 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Remove the potatoes from the oven. Top each with the seared steak bites, dollops of sour cream, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions. Serve immediately for the best experience.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the steak in Worcestershire sauce and minced garlic for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream as a healthier alternative.
- Use turkey bacon if you prefer a lower-fat option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded potato with steak
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
