🥩🥔 Garlic Steak & Potato Foil Packets
Easy • Juicy • One-Packet Meal
🕒 Time
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Prep: 15 minutes
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Cook: 25–30 minutes
🍽 Yield
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4 foil packets
🧾 INGREDIENTS
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1½ lbs steak (sirloin, ribeye, or NY strip), cut into 1-inch cubes
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1½ lbs baby potatoes, halved (or quartered if large)
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4 tbsp butter, cut into small cubes
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
👩🍳 INSTRUCTIONS
1️⃣ Prep
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) or heat grill to medium-high.
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Cut 4 large sheets of heavy-duty foil.
2️⃣ Season
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In a large bowl, toss steak and potatoes with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
3️⃣ Assemble Packets
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Divide steak & potatoes evenly among foil sheets.
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Top each packet with butter pieces.
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Fold foil tightly to seal.
4️⃣ Cook
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Oven: Bake for 25–30 minutes
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Grill: Cook over indirect heat for 20–25 minutes, flipping once
(Open carefully—steam is hot!)
5️⃣ Finish & Serve
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Open packets, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
🍽 Optional Add-Ins
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Green beans or asparagus
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Mushrooms
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Red onion slices
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A squeeze of lemon juice
❓ Q & A
Q: What steak cut works best?
A: Sirloin is budget-friendly and tender; ribeye adds extra richness.
Q: How do I make sure potatoes cook through?
A: Cut them small and evenly; parboil for 5 minutes if using large potatoes.
Q: Can I prep foil packets ahead of time?
A: Yes—assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours before cooking.
Q: Can I cook these in an air fryer?
A: Yes—use foil pans or loose foil at 400°F for 15–18 minutes, shaking halfway.
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
A: Replace butter with olive oil or dairy-free butter.
Q: How do I avoid overcooked steak?
A: Don’t cut steak too small and avoid cooking longer than recommended.
Q: Can I make this low-carb or keto?
A: Replace potatoes with cauliflower florets or zucchini.