Loaded Twice Baked Potato with Grilled Steak - Potatoes USA

Ingredients

• 2.2lbs. (1 kg) Russet Potatoes, washed (approx. 4x 8-ounce potatoes)
• 1 Tablespoon (15ml) Olive Oil
• ¼ cup (60ml) Whole Milk, warm
• 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, softened
• ½ cup (120ml) Sour Cream
• ½ cup (75g) Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• ¼ cup (8g) Chopped Chives (Green Onions can be subbed)
• 1/3 cup (60g) Bacon, chopped, cooked
• ¼ cup (38g) Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1 teaspoon Ground White Pepper
• 1-1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
• 2 lbs. (907g) New York Strip Steak
• 1/2 Tablespoon (2g) Kosher Salt
• 2 teaspoons (2g) Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) Olive Oil
• 2 Tablespoons (30g) Shallots, chopped fine
• 1 Tablespoon (10g) Tomato Paste
• 1 cup (240ml) Dry Red Wine
• 4 cups (960ml) Beef Stock or Broth
• 1 each Thyme Sprig
• 2 Tablespoons (3g) Corn Starch
• ¼ cup (60ml) Cold Water