Hereβs a recipe for Loaded Baked Potato with Steak Bites:
Ingredients:
For the Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup butter
- Optional: chives, for garnish
For the Steak Bites:
- 1 lb steak (sirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Baked Potatoes:
- Preheat the oven to 425Β°F (220Β°C).
- Prepare the potatoes: Scrub the potatoes clean, then poke them several times with a fork. Rub them with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Prepare the toppings: While the potatoes bake, cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble. Chop green onions and set aside.
- Assemble the loaded potatoes: Once baked, slice the potatoes open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork. Add a pat of butter, then top with shredded cheese, bacon, sour cream, and green onions. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with chives if desired.
Steak Bites:
- Season the steak: Pat the steak pieces dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook the steak: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the steak bites in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked to your liking. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the garlic butter: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add the butter, minced garlic, and thyme, stirring until the butter is melted and fragrant (about 1 minute). Toss the steak bites back into the skillet, coating them with the garlic butter.
Serve:
Place the steak bites on top of the loaded baked potatoes or serve them on the side. Enjoy this hearty and delicious meal!
