Description
Hearty Steak Bites on Loaded Baked Potatoes is a perfect comfort food combination! Tender, seasoned steak bites are served on a fluffy baked potato, loaded with sour cream, cheese, bacon, and green onions. This hearty meal is filling, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak Bites:
- 1 lb sirloin steak (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Loaded Baked Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt (for seasoning the potatoes)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 slices cooked bacon (crumbled)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Baked Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry. Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until they are fork-tender. Once done, remove from the oven and let them cool slightly. Cut a slit down the middle of each potato and fluff the inside with a fork. - Cook the Steak Bites: While the potatoes are baking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
In a bowl, season the steak bites with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Once the oil is hot, add the steak bites to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the steak is browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Remove from the heat and set aside. - Assemble the Loaded Potatoes: Once the baked potatoes are ready, slice them open and fluff the inside with a fork. If you like, add a tablespoon of butter to each potato for extra richness.
Top each potato with a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese. Return the potatoes to the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes, just to melt the cheese. - Top with Steak Bites: Once the cheese is melted, remove the potatoes from the oven. Top each potato with the cooked steak bites.
Add a dollop of sour cream on top, then sprinkle with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions. - Serve:
Serve the loaded baked potatoes with steak bites immediately, and enjoy this hearty and delicious meal!
Notes
- For a variation, you can add sautéed mushrooms or roasted vegetables to the potatoes for extra flavor and texture.
- You can substitute the sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter option, or use a different cheese like Monterey Jack or pepper jack.
- Leftover steak bites can be stored in the fridge and used for salads or sandwiches the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes (for the potatoes) + 10 minutes (for the steak bites)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded baked potato with steak bites
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg