Loaded Baked Potato With Beef Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Potatoes
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4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean and patted dry
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4 tablespoons olive oil
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1.5 tablespoons sea salt
→ Steak
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2 lbs steak (NY strip, ribeye, sirloin or tenderloin)
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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2 tablespoons cajun seasonings, low sodium
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4 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
→ Garlic Butter
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2 tablespoons garlic, minced (about 8-10 cloves)
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6 tablespoons butter, softened
→ Parmesan Cream Sauce
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1 1/2 cups heavy cream
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2/3 cup parmesan, grated
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
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2 wedges lemon, juice of
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1/2-1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Rub potatoes with olive oil and sea salt. Place on parchment-lined pan and bake 50-60 minutes until tender.
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Trim and cut steak into 2" pieces. Coat with avocado oil and cajun seasoning.
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Sear steak in hot cast iron with avocado oil, 2 minutes per side. Reduce heat, add butter and garlic, toss to coat. Remove and tent with foil.
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In same pan, add butter and garlic. Add cream and simmer 3-5 minutes. Stir in parmesan, seasonings, parsley, and lemon juice until thickened.
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Drop baked potatoes to fluff interior. Split, spread with butter, and fluff with fork.
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Fill potatoes with steak bites and drizzle with parmesan cream sauce. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Can use any preferred cut of steak
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Low sodium cajun seasoning recommended
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Don't poke holes in potatoes before baking