GARLIC STEAK-LOADED BAKED POTATOES

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🥩 GARLIC STEAK-LOADED BAKED POTATOES 🥔

📱 OVERVIEW

  • Total Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes

  • Servings: 2 to 4 People

🛠️ THE KIT

  • 🍳 1 Large frying pan (Cast iron is best)

  • 🥣 1 Medium mixing bowl

  • 📜 4 Square pieces of aluminum foil

  • 🍴 1 Sturdy fork (for piercing)

  • 🥄 1 Large spoon

  • 🧤 2 Thick oven mitts

  • 🌡️ 1 Meat thermometer (optional)

🛒 THE INGREDIENTS

The Perfect Baked Potatoes

  • 🥔 Russet Potatoes 4 large

  • 🏺 Cooking Oil 2 tablespoons

  • 🧂 Salt and Pepper 2 teaspoons (mixed)

  • 🧈 Butter 4 tablespoons (divided)

  • 🥛 Sour cream 1/2 cup

  • 🌿 Fresh Cilantro 2 tablespoons (chopped)

  • 🧀 Jalapeño Pepper Jack 1 cup (shredded)

The Garlic Ribeye Topping

  • 🥩 Halal Ribeye Steak 500g (cut into bite-sized cubes)

  • 🌶️ Steak Spice Mix 1 tablespoon (Chili, Garlic, and Paprika)

  • 🧄 Garlic 3 cloves (minced)

  • 🧀 Queso 1/4 cup (optional drizzle)

👨‍🍳 THE METHOD

1. The Slow Roast (0–60 Mins)

  1. 🔥 Preheat: Set your oven to 205°C (400°F).

  2. 🍴 Pierce: Use the Fork to poke the Potatoes 5–6 times all over to let steam escape.

  3. 🏺 Coat: Rub the skins with Oil and half the Salt. Wrap each potato tightly in Aluminum foil.

  4. ⏲️ Bake: Place in the oven for 1 Hour until tender.

2. The Creamy Mash (60–70 Mins)

  1. 🧤 Prep: Remove potatoes using Oven mitts. Slice the top off each one.

  2. 🥄 Scoop: Carefully scoop the hot potato insides into the Mixing bowl, leaving a thin layer against the skin to keep the shape.

  3. 🥣 Mix: Combine the hot potato with 2 tbsp Butter, Sour cream, Cilantro, Pepper Jack, and a pinch of Steak Spices.

  4. 🥔 Refill: Spoon the creamy mixture back into the potato skins.

3. The High-Heat Sear (70–75 Mins)

  1. 🔥 Heat: Place the Frying pan over High heat until it begins to shimmer.

  2. 🥩 Sear: Add the seasoned Steak cubes in a single layer. Let them sit for 2 Minutes to develop a dark, crunchy crust.

  3. 🧄 Butter Bath: Add the remaining 2 tbsp Butter and Garlic. Toss for 1 Minute until the butter is foamy and fragrant.

  4. 🍽️ Assemble: Pile the garlic steak high onto the stuffed potatoes and pour the extra Garlic butter from the pan over the top. Add Queso if desired.

🛡️ SAFETY FIRST

  • 🔥 Steam Release: Cutting into a freshly baked potato releases a burst of 100°C steam. Keep your face away from the opening and use Oven mitts to hold the potato steady.

  • 🥩 High-Heat Searing: Ribeye fat renders quickly and can cause "spatter." Do not leave the stove unattended while the steak is searing on high heat.

  • 📜 Foil Retention: Aluminum foil remains hot long after being removed from the oven. Peel the foil back slowly to avoid burning your fingertips.