Grilled Steak Bite Loaded Potatoes Recipe
Grilled Steak Bite Loaded Potatoes are a hearty and flavorful dish featuring smoky grilled russet potatoes topped with creamy sour cream, melted pepper jack cheese, and tender seared beef medallions. Finished with a rich garlic herb butter, this recipe combines the best of grilled vegetables and perfectly cooked steak bites for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Grilled
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Potatoes and Toppings
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- Salt to taste
Beef and Seasoning
- 1 lb beef medallions, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for beef seasoning)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garlic Herb Butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Minced garlic to taste (about 2 cloves)
- Fresh herbs: parsley, rosemary, thyme (about 1 tablespoon each, finely chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, aiming for a temperature between 400-425°F to ensure even cooking of the potatoes.
- Prepare Potatoes: Scrub the russet potatoes thoroughly and pierce them several times with a fork. Rub them evenly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Wrap each potato tightly in foil to retain moisture during grilling.
- Grill Potatoes: Place the foil-wrapped potatoes on the preheated grill. Cook for 45-60 minutes, turning occasionally, until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Make Garlic Herb Butter: While the potatoes cook, melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped fresh herbs (parsley, rosemary, thyme), cooking gently until fragrant to infuse the butter with flavor. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Season Beef: Toss the beef medallion cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper for even seasoning.
- Sear Beef Bites: Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Add the seasoned beef cubes and sear each side for 2-3 minutes until the exterior is browned and flavorful, but the inside remains juicy.
- Assemble Loaded Potatoes: Once the grilled potatoes are cooked and have cooled slightly, cut them lengthwise. Scoop slightly inside to create a cavity, then fill each potato with sour cream and shredded pepper jack cheese.
- Add Steak and Finish: Top the loaded potatoes with the seared steak bites. Drizzle the warm garlic herb butter over the top to add richness and aromatic flavor before serving.
Notes
- For perfectly cooked potatoes, check tenderness by inserting a fork through the foil and potato before removing from the grill.
- If a grill is not available, you can bake the potatoes in an oven at 400°F for 60-75 minutes wrapped in foil.
- Use fresh herbs for the garlic herb butter to maximize flavor. Dried herbs can be substituted but reduce quantity to 1 teaspoon each.
- Rest beef bites a few minutes after searing to retain juices before serving.
- Leftover loaded potatoes can be reheated in an oven or air fryer for best texture retention.
