Ingredients
4 large russet potatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Cheesesteak Filling:
1 lb (450 g) ribeye steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper, to taste
6–8 slices provolone cheese (or Cheez Whiz, optional)
Optional Toppings:
Chopped parsley
Extra cheese sauce
Sour cream
Instructions
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Bake the Potatoes:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Scrub potatoes clean, pierce with a fork, rub with olive oil, and season with salt.
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Bake directly on the oven rack for 50–60 minutes until fork-tender.
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Cook the Steak & Veggies:
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Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sauté onions and bell peppers until soft and lightly caramelized (5–7 minutes).
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Add sliced steak, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes until just cooked. Remove from heat.
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Prepare the Potatoes:
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Slice each baked potato lengthwise and gently fluff the inside with a fork.
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Season lightly with salt and pepper.
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Stuff the Potatoes:
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Fill each potato with the cheesesteak mixture.
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Top generously with provolone cheese slices.
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Melt the Cheese:
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Return stuffed potatoes to the oven for 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve:
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Garnish with chopped parsley or extra cheese sauce. Serve hot.
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Notes
Shortcut Tip: Use frozen steak strips to save prep time.
Cheese Options: Provolone is classic, but mozzarella, white American, or cheese sauce work great.
Make It Spicy: Add jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce.
Viral Presentation: Serve on a dark plate with cheese pulls and glossy steak slices for social-media impact.
Make Ahead: Bake potatoes in advance and reheat before stuffing.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
Nutrition
- Calories: 550