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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