These grilled steak bite loaded baked potatoes feature perfectly grilled russet potatoes cut open and filled with a creamy sour cream and pepper jack mixture, then topped with seared filet mignon steak bites and drizzled with garlic herb butter. This steakhouse-style dish combines comfort food with gourmet ingredients for an unforgettable dining experience.
Optional: 1 teaspoon steak seasoning SPG or Montreal
Garlic Herb Butter:
4tablespoonsunsalted butter
2garlic clovesminced
1tablespoonfresh parsleychopped
½teaspoonfresh rosemarychopped
½teaspoonfresh thyme leaves
Pinchof kosher salt
Instructions
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400-425°F). Scrub potatoes, pierce with fork, rub with oil and salt. Wrap in foil and grill 45-60 minutes until tender.
Make garlic herb butter by melting butter, adding garlic for 30 seconds, then stirring in herbs and salt. Set aside.
Season steak cubes with oil, salt, pepper, and steak seasoning. Sear in hot cast iron skillet on grill 2-3 minutes per side until medium-rare. Drizzle with 1 tbsp herb butter.
Cut grilled potatoes lengthwise ¾ through, squeeze ends to open. Mix sour cream, cheese, chives, salt, and pepper in bowl.
Fill potato openings with sour cream mixture, top with steak bites, and drizzle with remaining garlic herb butter.
Garnish with extra chives and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Choose uniform-sized russet potatoes for even cooking
- Don't overcook steak bites - they continue cooking from residual heat
- Can partially microwave potatoes 5-6 minutes before grilling to save time
- Filet mignon can be substituted with ribeye or strip steak if preferred