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Garlic Butter Steak and Potato Foil Packets Recipe

Garlic Butter Steak and Potato Foil Packets

These garlic butter steak and potato foil packets are packed with flavor and make a delicious, easy meal, perfect for grilling or baking.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 packets
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

Steak and Potatoes
  • 1 ½ pounds steak sirloin preferred
  • 1 pound baby potatoes cut into ½ inch pieces
  • 1 onion peeled, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter cubed

Equipment

  • Aluminum Foil

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Combine ingredients: Place the steak, potatoes, onion, olive oil, parsley, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in a large bowl and toss well.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.