Ribeye and a loaded baked potato after training is the post workout reward that makes you actually want to go to the gym. High calorie, high motivation.
Preheat oven to 425°F and rub russet potatoes with olive oil and 1 tsp salt. Pierce each potato a few times with a fork for proper moisture escape.
Bake potatoes on a rack for 45-60 minutes until the skins are crisp and insides are soft. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
In a skillet, cook bacon slices over medium heat until crispy, about 7 minutes. Drain excess fat and chop bacon into small pieces.
Pat ribeye steak dry and season generously with remaining salt and black pepper. Preheat a cast iron pan over high heat for 3 minutes.
Sear steak for 3 minutes per side, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook to desired doneness (135°F for medium-rare, about 2 extra minutes each side). Rest steak for 5 minutes before slicing.
Split baked potatoes lengthwise, fluff the insides lightly, and layer with cheddar cheese, bacon pieces, green onions, and sour cream.
Serve ribeye steak alongside loaded baked potato, ensuring both are hot and toppings melt into the potato for maximum flavor.