Description
Sizzling steak bites nestled on Loaded Baked Potatoes create a mouthwatering combo of tender meat and creamy potato goodness. Comfort classics meet gourmet style in this irresistible dish that promises to satisfy serious hunger pangs with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) flank steak or sirloin, cut into bite-sized cubes
Dry Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Cooking Ingredients and Garnishes:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed and pierced with a fork
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon bits (optional)
- 1/4 cup butter
Instructions
- Prepare potatoes by thoroughly washing and patting them dry, then meticulously coating with olive oil and sprinkling sea salt across their surfaces.
- Position potatoes directly on centered oven rack at 400°F, allowing them to roast for approximately 50-55 minutes until exterior becomes crisp and interior feels tender when pierced.
- Meanwhile, slice beef into uniform bite-sized cubes, ensuring consistent cooking potential, and generously season with a robust blend of garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat cast-iron skillet until smoking point, drizzle with olive oil, then carefully introduce seasoned meat cubes, creating a golden-brown exterior through strategic movement and controlled high-temperature searing.
- Cook meat approximately 3-4 minutes, rotating periodically to achieve even caramelization and desired internal temperature, then transfer protein to resting plate.
- Extract potatoes from oven, slice lengthwise with decisive motion, and gently fluff interior using fork tines to create delicate, airy texture.
- Incorporate rich butter into potato’s core, allowing it to melt and infuse creamy dimension throughout flesh.
- Layer potato with melted cheddar cheese, dollop of tangy sour cream, crumbled crisp bacon fragments, and thinly sliced green onion rings.
- Crown potato masterpiece with perfectly seared steak bites, positioning them strategically atop prepared base.
- Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs, adding vibrant color and subtle herbaceous note to complete culinary presentation.
Notes
- Choose tender cuts like ribeye or sirloin for the most succulent steak bites that melt in your mouth.
- Pat the steak dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown crust and maximum flavor absorption.
- Rest the steak bites for a minute after cooking to lock in juices and prevent dryness.
- Swap out traditional toppings for a healthier version by using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and adding roasted vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg