Description
This hearty and satisfying meal features tender baked russet potatoes topped with juicy steak bites, melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, sour cream, and fresh green onions. It’s the perfect dish for a comforting dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 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)
- 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. 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’re browned and cooked to your desired level of doneness. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the Toppings: While the steak cooks, prepare the rest of your toppings. Shred the cheddar cheese, cook and crumble the bacon, and chop the green onions or chives.
- Assemble the Loaded Potatoes: Once the potatoes are done, cut a slit down the center of each potato and gently fluff the insides with a fork. Top each potato with a spoonful of sour cream, a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese, some steak bites, crumbled bacon, and a garnish of green onions or chives.
- Serve: Serve the loaded baked potatoes hot, and enjoy these hearty, flavorful potatoes with steak bites!
Notes
- Steak Variations: You can swap the ribeye or sirloin for flank steak, strip steak, or even grilled chicken if preferred.
- Crispy Potatoes: For extra crispy skin, rub the potatoes with a little olive oil and salt before baking.
- Make It Spicy: Add some diced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce to kick up the flavor.
- Make-Ahead: You can cook the steak and bacon in advance and keep them in the fridge. Just reheat when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes