Description
Garlic butter steak bites are pan-seared to perfection and stuffed into fluffy, oven-baked potatoes, then drizzled with a rich parmesan cream sauce. This cozy and hearty steakhouse-style dinner is perfect for a satisfying meal. Try this easy dinner recipe for a restaurant-quality experience at home!
Ingredients
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Baked Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean and patted dry
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp sea salt (for baked potato skins)
Steak Bites:
- 2 lbs steak (NY strip, ribeye, sirloin, or tenderloin)
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (low sodium preferred)
- 4 tbsp avocado oil, divided
- 6 tbsp butter, softened
- 2 tbsp garlic, minced (about 8โ10 cloves)
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Parmesan Cream Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2/3 cup parmesan, grated
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
- 2 lemon wedges, juiced
- 1/2 โ 1 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
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Bake the Potatoes:
- Preheat oven to 425ยฐF. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Rub potatoes with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt, and place on the pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until fork-tender.
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Cook the Steak Bites:
- Trim excess fat from the steak and cut into 2-inch pieces.
- Drizzle steak bites with 2 tbsp avocado oil and coat with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook steak undisturbed for 2 minutes, then flip and cook for 1 more minute. Reduce heat to low and cook for another minute.
- Push steak to one side, add 2 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp garlic, sautรฉ until fragrant. Toss steak in the garlic butter and cook another minute.
- Remove from heat and tent with foil to keep warm.
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Make the Parmesan Cream Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp butter and remaining 1 tbsp garlic. Sautรฉ until fragrant.
- Slowly whisk in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, allowing it to reduce for 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in red pepper flakes and parmesan cheese, whisking until thickened.
- Off the heat, add parsley and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.
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Assemble the Loaded Baked Potatoes:
- Lift and drop each potato from about 12 inches above the pan to loosen the inside.
- Cut open each potato and fluff with a fork. Spread remaining butter inside each.
- Divide steak bites evenly among the potatoes.
- Drizzle each with parmesan cream sauce and serve hot!
Notes
- For extra crispy potato skins, bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure steak reaches your desired doneness.
- If you prefer a milder sauce, reduce the red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1250mg
- Fat: 55g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg