Description
This Loaded Baked Potato with Steak Bites recipe combines tender oven-baked russet potatoes topped with juicy, seasoned steak cubes, melty cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, tangy sour cream, and fresh green onions. Perfect as a hearty dinner or satisfying lunch, these loaded potatoes offer a delicious balance of flavors and textures that are simple to prepare.
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
- Preheat and Bake Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the russet potatoes clean, then poke several holes in each potato using a fork. Place the potatoes either directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Cook Steak Bites: While the potatoes bake, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak cubes with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add the seasoned steak bites to the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Remove the steak from heat and set aside.
- Prepare Toppings: While the steak cooks, shred the cheddar cheese, cook and crumble the bacon, and chop the green onions or chives to prepare the toppings.
- Assemble Loaded Potatoes: After the potatoes are done baking, cut a slit down the center of each potato and gently fluff the inside with a fork. Top each potato with a spoonful of sour cream, a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese, a portion of steak bites, crumbled bacon, and a garnish of green onions or chives.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the loaded baked potatoes hot for a hearty and flavorful meal that combines the savory steak bites and classic topping flavors.
Notes
- You can use ribeye or sirloin steak depending on your preference; sirloin is leaner, ribeye is more tender and flavorful.
- Adjust seasoning on steak bites according to taste, adding more garlic or onion powder if desired.
- For crispier skin on the baked potatoes, rub the potatoes with a bit of olive oil and salt before baking.
- This dish can be customized with additional toppings such as sautéed mushrooms, jalapeños, or different cheese types.
- Make sure potatoes are fully cooked by testing with a fork; cooking time may vary based on potato size.
