Loaded Potato with Steak Bites (Print Version)

Russet potatoes baked to perfection, topped with seasoned steak bites, melted cheese, sour cream and crispy bacon bits.

# Ingredients:

→ Potatoes

01 - 4 medium russet potatoes
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 teaspoon black pepper

→ Steak

05 - 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
06 - 1 tablespoon butter
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1 teaspoon onion powder

→ Toppings

09 - 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
10 - 1/2 cup sour cream
11 - 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
12 - 1/4 cup bacon bits
13 - 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

# Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly under cold running water, scrubbing the skins with a brush to remove any dirt.
03 - Pat the potatoes dry with a paper towel or clean kitchen towel.
04 - Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
05 - Rub the outside of each potato with olive oil, making sure to coat them evenly.
06 - Sprinkle the salt and black pepper on the potatoes, ensuring a nice, even seasoning over the skins.
07 - Place the seasoned potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet.
08 - Bake the potatoes for 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
09 - While the potatoes are baking, cut the sirloin steak into bite-sized pieces, making sure they are all about the same size for even cooking.
10 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the tablespoon of butter.
11 - Once the butter is melted and sizzling, add the steak pieces to the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd them.
12 - Cook the steak bites for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are browned on all sides and cooked to your desired level of doneness.
13 - Sprinkle the garlic powder and onion powder over the steak pieces, stirring to coat evenly.
14 - Remove the steak bites from the skillet and set them aside, keeping them warm.
15 - Once the potatoes are done baking, carefully remove them from the oven using tongs or oven mitts.
16 - Allow the potatoes to cool for a few minutes, just enough to handle them comfortably.
17 - Cut a slit down the middle of each potato, creating an opening large enough to scoop out some of the flesh.
18 - Gently fluff the inside of the potato with a fork to create a light and airy texture.
19 - Evenly distribute the shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, bacon bits, and shredded mozzarella cheese into each potato.
20 - Place the stuffed potatoes back on the baking sheet and return them to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
21 - Remove the potatoes from the oven once the cheese has melted and the toppings are heated through.
22 - Top the baked potatoes with the cooked steak bites, arranging them nicely on top of the cheesy mixture.
23 - Serve the loaded baked potatoes with steak bites immediately, garnished with extra green onions or bacon bits if desired.

# Notes:

01 - Allow potatoes to rest for 5 minutes before serving for optimal flavor distribution.

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