Loaded Pepper Steak Double-Baked Potatoes

Ingredients:

Sauce:

– 1/4 cup honey ????

– 2 tablespoons brown sugar ????

– 1/2 cup red wine vinegar ????

– 1/2 cup soy sauce ????

– 1 tablespoon sesame oil ????

– 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper ????️

Steak:

– 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, trimmed ????

– Salt to taste ????

– 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided ????

– 2 bell peppers (any color), thinly sliced ????

– 1 onion, halved and thinly sliced ????

– 3 cloves garlic, minced ????

– 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced ????

– 2 teaspoons cornstarch ????

Mashed Potatoes:

– 4 pounds Russet Potatoes (about 8 medium) ????

– Salt ????

– 1/2 cup butter, melted (1 stick) ????

– 1/2 cup sour cream ????

– 6 ounces cream cheese, softened ????

– 2 garlic cloves, minced ????

– 8 ounces white cheddar cheese, grated (divided – about 2 1/2 cups) ????

– 3 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated or shredded (about 1/2 cup) ????

– Kosher salt ????

– 1/4 teaspoon pepper ????️

– Fresh minced parsley or chives for garnish (optional) ????

Directions:




For the Sauce:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper to taste. Reserve 1/4 cup for marinating the steak. ????

For the Steak:

1. Freeze steak for 15-20 minutes to make slicing easier. Slice thinly against the grain. ????

2. Marinate the steak in the reserved sauce for at least 10 minutes. ????

3. Cook the steak in a skillet with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil until browned. Set aside. ????

4. In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers and onions until tender-crisp. ????

5. Stir in garlic and ginger. Mix in the cornstarch. ????️

6. Return the steak to the skillet, pour in the reserved sauce, and cook until thickened. ????

For the Mashed Potatoes:

1. Boil about 2 inches of water in a 5-quart pot. Add 1 tablespoon of salt. ????

2. Peel and dice potatoes, then boil until fork-tender. ????

3. Drain and mash with salt and melted butter. ????

4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 3/4 cups white cheddar cheese, Parmesan, sour cream, minced garlic, and black pepper. ????

5. Stir the cheese mixture into the mashed potatoes. ????

6. Spread the potatoes in a greased casserole dish, top with remaining white cheddar cheese, cover, and refrigerate (or bake immediately). ????

7. When ready to heat, bake at 350°F covered for 20 minutes, then uncovered for an additional 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and potatoes are warmed through. ????️

8. Garnish with fresh minced parsley or chives if desired before serving. ????

Enjoy your Loaded Pepper Steak Double-Baked Potatoes!

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