A Decadent Twist on Steak & Potatoes with Garlic Butter & Parmesan Cream Sauce
Imagine crispy-skinned baked potatoes stuffed with juicy Cajun-spiced steak bites, drowned in a velvety parmesan cream sauce – the ultimate comfort food upgrade!
Why This Dish Shines
🥩 Restaurant-quality steak – Perfectly seared cubes
🥔 Crispy baked potatoes – Fluffy inside, salty crust
🧈 Double garlic butter – Infuses steak & sauce
🧀 Luxurious sauce – Creamy parmesan with a kick
Ingredients Breakdown
Baked Potatoes
| Quantity | Ingredient | Key Role |
|---|---|---|
| 4 large | Russet potatoes | Sturdy base |
| 4 tbsp | Olive oil | Crispy skin |
| 1½ tbsp | Sea salt | Flaky crust |
Steak Bites
| 900g | Boneless steak | Tender chunks |
| 2 tbsp | Cajun seasoning | Bold flavor |
| 4 tbsp | Avocado oil | High-heat searing |
| 2 tbsp | Parsley | Fresh finish |
| 1 | Lemon | Bright acidity |
Garlic Butter
| 6 tbsp | Butter | Rich base |
| 2 tbsp | Garlic | Aromatic punch |
Parmesan Cream Sauce
| 375ml | Heavy cream | Silky texture |
| 67g | Parmesan | Savory depth |
| ½-1 tsp | Red pepper flakes | Gentle heat |
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Bake the Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
- Rub potatoes with oil & salt
- Bake 50-60 mins until tender
2. Sear the Steak
- Cut steak into 2-inch cubes
- Season with Cajun spice
- Sear in avocado oil:
- 2 mins undisturbed
- 1 min flipped
- 1 min on low
3. Garlic Butter Finish
- Push steak aside, add butter & garlic
- Toss steak in foamy butter
- Rest tented with foil
4. Make the Sauce
- In same pan, sauté more garlic butter
- Whisk in cream & parmesan
- Simmer to thicken
- Finish with lemon & parsley
5. Assemble
- Smash potatoes open
- Stuff with steak bites
- Drown in parmesan sauce
Pro Techniques
Steak Perfection
✔ Use paper-towel dried steak
✔ Don’t overcrowd pan when searing
🌡 Cook to 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare
Potato Secrets
🔄 Rotate potatoes halfway through baking
💥 The 30cm drop creates perfect fluffiness
Sauce Consistency
🥄 Too thin? Simmer longer
🧀 Too thick? Add splash of milk
Serving Suggestions
Steakhouse Style:
- Side of creamed spinach
- Glass of bold red wine
Game Day Feast:
- Serve potato halves as appetizers
- With crispy onion strings
Family Dinner:
- Add roasted asparagus
- Garlic bread for sauce-dipping
Make-Ahead Tips
Up to 2 Days Before:
- Bake & cool potatoes
- Make sauce (reheat gently)
Last Minute:
- Sear steak
- Reheat potatoes & sauce
Troubleshooting
Issue | Solution
Soggy potato skin | Brush with oil twice during baking
Tough steak | Cut against the grain
Sauce breaks | Whisk in 1 tbsp cold butter
Final Chef’s Secret: For extra decadence, mix blue cheese crumbles into the sauce!
This dish transforms humble ingredients into a showstopping meal. The contrast of crispy potato, juicy steak, and rich sauce creates an unforgettable bite every time.
Warning: You’ll want to lick the plate clean!
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