Description
Indulge in a hearty and flavorful loaded baked potato featuring tender steak bites, a creamy spicy cheddar-jalapeño sauce, and fresh herbs. This recipe elevates the classic comfort food to a new level of deliciousness.
Ingredients
- Russet Potatoes (2 large, 600g): Scrubbed and pierced for fluffy interiors and crispy skins.
- Beef Sirloin (400g / 14oz): Cubed for quick cooking and marinated for tenderness.
- Olive Oil (2 Tbsp / 30ml): Used for baking and marinating.
- Kosher Salt (1 tsp + more / 5g + more): For seasoning.
- Black Pepper (½ tsp / 2g): Freshly ground for aromatic spice.
- Unsalted Butter (2 Tbsp / 28g): Adds richness to the cheese sauce.
- All-Purpose Flour (1 Tbsp / 8g): Thickens the cheese sauce.
- Whole Milk (250ml / 1 cup): Creates a creamy sauce base.
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese (100g / 1 cup, grated): Provides a bold, tangy flavor.
- Jalapeño (1 small, ≈15g, minced): Adds spice to the sauce.
- Smoked Paprika (½ tsp / 1g): Adds smoky depth.
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced): Infuses the steak marinade.
- Rosemary (1 tsp / 2g, chopped): Enhances the steak flavor.
- Soy Sauce (1 Tbsp / 15ml): Adds umami to the steak marinade.
- Honey (1 tsp / 5ml): Balances the steak marinade.
- Greek Yogurt (100g / 3½oz): Adds a cool, tangy contrast.
- Chives (2 Tbsp / 6g, chopped): Adds a mild oniony flavor.
- Cilantro (2 Tbsp / 6g, torn): Provides a bright, citrusy flavor.
- Potato Skin Crumbles (¼ cup / 30g, toasted): Adds a delightful crunch.
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Scrub, pierce, and preheat to 200°C (400°F).
- Season & Bake: Rub with oil and salt; bake 45-55 minutes until crispy.
- Marinate Steak: Combine sirloin with oil, garlic, rosemary, soy sauce, and honey; marinate 10+ minutes.
- Sear Steak: Sear steak in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Make Sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, then milk; simmer until thickened.
- Infuse Flavor: Stir in cheddar, jalapeño, paprika, and salt.
- Assemble Potatoes: Slice potatoes, fluff interiors.
- Load & Serve: Drizzle with sauce, top with steak, yogurt, chives, cilantro, and crumbles.
Notes
For extra indulgence, briefly return assembled potatoes to the oven to melt the cheese. Feel free to customize toppings to your liking!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large potato
- Calories: 850 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: loaded potato,steak,cheddar,jalapeño,baked potato,comfort food,spicy,dinner,side dish