Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Par-boil the potatoes: Place the sliced potatoes in a pot of boiling, salted water and cook for 5 minutes. Drain immediately and place in a large bowl. Allow to sit until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
- Make the foil packets: Cut the steak into pieces (2.5 – 3 inches for well done, 3 – 4 inches for medium, 5 inches for rarer steak). Marinate it if you like.
- Combine ingredients: Place the steak, potatoes, onion, olive oil, parsley, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in a large bowl and toss well.
- Assemble foil packets: Set out 4 pieces of aluminum foil, at least 12×12 inches. Evenly divide the steak and potatoes between the middles of the foil sheets. Top with butter cubes, then fold the foil over the steak and potatoes and seal well.
- Cook the foil packets on the grill/fire: On a HOT grill, cook the foil packets for 8-10 minutes per side, or until the potatoes are tender. If you’re cooking the packets on a fire without a grilling rack, place them on a 2-inch bed of coal.
- In the oven: Bake the steak foil packets at 425°F for around 20 minutes, or until done to your liking. If you want a char on the steaks, open the packets and broil for 1-2 minutes at the end.
- Careful when opening the packets – hot steam and juices ahead!
Notes
These foil packets are versatile and can be cooked on a grill or in the oven. Adjust the cooking time based on your steak preference and always handle with care due to hot steam and juices.
