Loaded Baked Potato Steak Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Baked Potatoes
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4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed and dried
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4 tablespoons olive oil
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1.5 tablespoons sea salt
→ Steak Bites
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900 grams boneless steak (NY strip, ribeye, sirloin, or tenderloin)
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, low sodium
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4 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
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2 wedges lemon, juiced
→ Garlic Butter
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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2 tablespoons garlic, minced (approximately 8–10 cloves)
→ Parmesan Cream Sauce
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375 millilitres heavy cream
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67 grams parmesan cheese, grated (approximately 2/3 cup)
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0.5–1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 220°C and line a baking pan with parchment paper. Rub potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle all sides with sea salt. Arrange on the prepared pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
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Trim excess fat and silver skin from steak. Cut into 5 cm pieces. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons avocado oil and coat liberally with Cajun seasoning.
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Heat 2 tablespoons avocado oil in a cast iron or heavy skillet over medium-high. Add steak pieces and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to brown. Flip, cook 1 more minute, reduce heat to low and cook 1 more minute.
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Push steak to one side of the pan. Add 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant. Toss steak cubes in garlic butter to coat, cooking an additional minute. Transfer steak bites to a bowl and tent with foil.
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In the same pan with residual butter and garlic, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant. Slowly whisk in heavy cream. Simmer to reduce for 3–5 minutes. Add red pepper flakes and grated parmesan; whisk to thicken. Season with salt and black pepper as needed. Off heat, stir in minced parsley and lemon juice.
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Lift and drop each baked potato from 30 cm above the pan to loosen the interior. Slice potatoes lengthwise and gently fluff with a fork. Spread interior with remaining butter. Spoon steak bites evenly into each potato. Drizzle generously with warm parmesan cream sauce and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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For optimal steak searing, ensure your pan is well-heated before adding meat for a rich caramelized crust.