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A fluffy baked potato loaded with seared steak strips, melted cheddar cheese, bacon crumbles, and sour cream.

Loaded Baked Potato with Steak

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 850
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large Russet potatoes
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 ounces flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 slices bacon , cooked and crumbled
  • 0.5 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. Scrub potatoes and pierce several times with a fork to allow steam escape.
  3. Coat potatoes with olive oil and salt, then place directly on the oven rack.
  4. Bake for 60 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 205°F (96°C).
  5. Season steak strips with salt and pepper.
  6. Heat a heavy skillet over high heat with 1 tablespoon of butter; sear steak strips for 2 minutes per side until browned.
  7. Slice baked potatoes lengthwise and fluff the interior pulp using a fork.
  8. Incorporate remaining butter and shredded cheese into the warm potato pulp.
  9. Top with seared steak strips, bacon crumbles, sour cream, and chives.