Garlic Butter Baste:
Scoot steak bites to one side Add butter and garlic to the empty half Sauté just long enough for garlic to smell fragrant Toss steak bites through the garlic butter for even coating Cook one more minute Put steak bites in a bowl Tent with foil to keep them juicy
Make Parmesan Cream Sauce:
Using garlic butter left in the pan add more butter and the rest of the garlic Cook a minute over medium heat Slowly pour in heavy cream whisking steadily Simmer to thicken about three to five minutes Add red pepper flakes and parmesan Whisk until smooth and thick Remove pan from heat Stir in parsley and lemon juice Taste and adjust salt and pepper
Assemble and Finish:
Give each hot baked potato a gentle drop on the counter to make the inside extra fluffy Slice down the center Fluff interiors with a fork and a bit more butter Spoon steak bites inside Drizzle on plenty of parmesan cream sauce Sprinkle more parsley or cracked black pepper if you like Serve right away
A loaded baked potato with steak bites.
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You Must Know
High in protein and filling enough for a main meal
Perfect for make ahead and reheating leftovers
Steak bites can be cooked to your preferred doneness
I love finishing the steak bites in garlic butter because it reminds me of my dadâs cast iron steak nights when I was a kid The aroma was a sign that something delicious was coming up and this dish always brings that feeling back
Storage Tips
After assembling refrigerate leftovers in airtight containers for up to three days The potatoes reheat best in the oven covered with foil at three hundred fifty degrees until warmed through The sauce may thicken so add a splash of milk or cream if needed
Ingredient Substitutions
If you need a budget option swap ribeye or strip steak for sirloin or even stew beef just cook a little longer For a dairy free sauce use coconut cream and nutritional yeast in place of cream and parmesan The potato skins can be swapped for sweet potatoes for a different twist
