Description
Loaded Philly Cheesesteak Baked Potatoes blend classic sandwich flavors with hearty potato comfort. Crispy potato skins cradle melted cheese, tender beef, and caramelized peppers for a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) thinly sliced ribeye or sirloin steak
Vegetables:
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
Potato and Dairy:
- 4 large baking potatoes
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C), ensuring even heat distribution for optimal potato baking.
- Puncture potato skins thoroughly with a fork to allow steam escape during roasting, then place directly on oven rack for 45-60 minutes until completely tender when pierced.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature, sautéing bell peppers and onions until they become translucent and slightly caramelized, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Using the same skillet, quickly sear steak slices over high heat, seasoning with salt and pepper, cooking until edges turn golden brown and meat reaches desired doneness, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove potatoes from oven, carefully slice lengthwise, and gently create a central cavity by scooping out a portion of the inner flesh using a spoon.
- Layer provolone cheese inside each potato’s cavity, then generously fill with seared steak, sautéed peppers, and caramelized onions.
- Top each stuffed potato with an additional provolone slice, returning to oven for 5-10 minutes until cheese becomes completely melted and slightly bubbling.
- Finish by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley over potatoes, serving immediately while hot and cheese remains gooey.
Notes
- Choose starchy, medium-sized russet potatoes for the best texture and even baking.
- Poke multiple fork holes to prevent potato explosions and ensure consistent cooking throughout.
- Pat steak dry before cooking to achieve perfect golden-brown caramelization and seal in delicious juices.
- Slice steak against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier chewing in each bite.
- Replace beef with thinly sliced chicken or portobello mushrooms for alternative protein options.
- Use low-fat provolone or swap with dairy-free cheese to make the recipe more diet-friendly.
- Quickly broil potatoes after filling to create a crispy cheese topping and enhance overall flavor profile.
- Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for those who enjoy extra spiciness in their meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 630 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg