Steak Bites Loaded Baked Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 4 large russet potatoes

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and black pepper

• 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-size pieces

• 2 tbsp butter

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• 2 green onions, chopped

• Optional: extra butter for inside potatoes

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Piercing the potatoes with a fork, rub with olive oil, and season generously with salt. Bake 50–60 minutes until tender.

2. While potatoes bake, season steak bites with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.

3. Heat a skillet over high heat. Add steak bites and sear 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your liking. Remove to a plate.

4. In the same pan, melt butter and cook garlic 30 seconds. Return steak bites to coat in garlic butter. Keep warm.

5. Slice open baked potatoes, fluff the insides with a fork, and add a little butter if you like.

6. Load each potato with cheddar cheese, bacon, and steak bites.

7. Top with sour cream and green onions. Serve right away while everything is melty and irresistible.