Loaded Baked Potato with Steak Bites
Ingredients:
4 large russet potatoes, well-scrubbed and dried
4 tbsp olive oil
1.5 tbsp sea salt
2 lbs steak (such as NY strip, ribeye, sirloin, or tenderloin), trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp garlic, finely minced (approx. 8-10 cloves)
6 tbsp butter, softened, divided
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (opt for low sodium and adjust salt as needed)
4 tbsp avocado oil, divided
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Juice of 2 lemon wedges
1/2 to 1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare the Potatoes: Coat each potato with olive oil and evenly sprinkle with sea salt. Arrange them on the baking sheet and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until they can be easily pierced with a fork.
Season the Steak: In a bowl, toss the steak pieces with 2 tbsp avocado oil and Cajun seasoning until well-coated.
Cook the Steak: Heat the remaining 2 tbsp of avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak pieces for about 2 minutes on one side until golden, then flip and cook for another minute. Reduce the heat to low, cook for an additional minute, then push the steak to one side.
Make Garlic Butter: In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp butter and half the minced garlic to the empty side. Sauté until aromatic, then toss the steak in the garlic butter mixture. Cook for one more minute, then remove from the skillet and cover with foil to keep warm.
Create Parmesan Cream Sauce: Using the same skillet, add the remaining butter and garlic. Once the garlic is fragrant, pour in the heavy cream and simmer until reduced slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the red pepper flakes and Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and stir in the parsley and lemon juice.
Finish the Potatoes: Drop each baked potato from about a foot above the pan to fluff up the insides. Slice them open, fluff further with a fork, and spread with the remaining butter.
Prep Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins | Servings
Loaded Baked Potato with Steak Bites
