Description
This Loaded Baked Potato with Steak Bites is a comfort-food dream. A perfectly baked potato is piled high with crispy bacon, melted cheese, tangy sour cream, and juicy steak bites seared to perfection. The result? A rich, hearty meal with layers of flavors and textures that make every bite irresistible.
This recipe is easy to customize, whether you prefer different cheeses, extra heat with jalapeños, or a healthier twist with Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. It’s perfect as a main dish or a side, and it’s guaranteed to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Baked Potatoes
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Steak Bites
- 1 pound sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 4 slices crispy bacon, crumbled
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Bake the Potatoes
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Scrub the potatoes clean and pat them dry.
- Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt to create a crispy skin.
- Place directly on the oven rack or a baking sheet and bake for 50-60 minutes, until fork-tender.
Step 2: Cook the Steak Bites
- While the potatoes are baking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the steak bites with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Sear the steak for 1-2 minutes per side until browned and slightly crisp on the edges.
- Add butter and garlic, tossing the steak bites to coat them in the garlic butter.
- Remove from heat and let the steak rest while you prepare the toppings.
Step 3: Assemble the Loaded Baked Potatoes
- Once the potatoes are done, slice them open and fluff the inside with a fork.
- Sprinkle in cheese so it melts into the warm potato.
- Top with steak bites, crispy bacon, sour cream, and green onions.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve immediately!
Notes
- For extra crispy potato skins, bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack instead of a baking sheet.
- Rest the steak before serving to keep it juicy and tender.
- Want a spicy kick? Add sliced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce on top.
- Leftover steak works great for this recipe! Just reheat gently before adding to the potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded baked potato with steak bites
- Calories: ~620 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: ~750mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg