🥩 Garlic Butter Steak and Potato Foil Packets
“My hubby begs me to make this at least once per week!”
A juicy, tender, and flavor-packed all-in-one meal made with perfectly seasoned steak bites, buttery garlic potatoes, and optional veggies, all grilled or baked inside foil packets for easy prep and clean-up!
🍽 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Packets:
- 1½ lbs (700g) sirloin steak or ribeye, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 lb (450g) baby potatoes, halved or quartered if large
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 1 small red onion, cut into chunks (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional, for a kick)
Garlic Butter Mixture:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional for freshness)
🔪 Instructions
1. Prep the Foil Packets:
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat or oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cut 4 large pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil (about 12–14 inches each).
2. Mix and Marinate:
- In a large bowl, toss steak cubes, potatoes, and optional veggies with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter with minced garlic, parsley, and lemon juice. Pour half of the garlic butter over the steak mixture and toss again.
3. Assemble:
- Divide the steak and potato mixture evenly among the foil sheets. Drizzle remaining garlic butter over the top.
- Fold the foil over the mixture and seal tightly to form a packet.
4. Cook:
- Grill: Place packets directly on the grill grates. Cook for 10–12 minutes per side.
- Oven: Place on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check: Carefully open a packet to check that potatoes are tender and steak is cooked to your liking.
5. Serve:
- Open foil carefully (watch out for hot steam!), garnish with extra parsley if desired, and serve hot right in the packet or plated.
📝 Notes
- Steak cut: Sirloin is great for tenderness and flavor. Avoid stew meat, as it can be tough.
- Potatoes: Baby Yukon gold or red potatoes work best. Cut into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking.
- Foil: Double layer for camping or firepit cooking for durability.
- Make Ahead: Prep in the morning and grill in the evening!
💡 Tips
- Add mushrooms or zucchini for extra veggies.
- For richer flavor, use herb-infused butter.
- Want crispy bits? After opening foil, broil for 2–3 minutes in the oven.
- Avoid overcooking by removing from heat when steak reaches 135–140°F (57–60°C) for medium doneness.
- Let rest for 5 minutes after cooking for best results.
🍽 Servings
- Makes 4 foil packets
- Serving size: 1 packet (approx. 400–500g)
🔢 Nutritional Info (Per Serving – 1 packet, approx.)
- Calories: ~520 kcal
- Protein: 32g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
Note: Nutritional values vary based on cut of meat and added veggies.
💪 Health Benefits
- High in protein: Supports muscle repair and satiety
- Iron-rich: Red meat is a great source of heme iron
- Garlic and parsley: Offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits
- Gluten-free & low sugar: Suitable for many diets
Q&A Section
Q: Can I use a different protein like chicken or shrimp?
A: Yes! Chicken thighs work great (increase cooking time), and shrimp can be added in the last 10 minutes only.
Q: Can I make this in the air fryer?
A: Absolutely! Use foil or a foil tray and air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes, flipping once.
Q: Can I prep and freeze them ahead of time?
A: You can prep the uncooked packets and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Freezing is not recommended due to raw potatoes’ texture change.
Q: How do I make it spicier?
A: Add more chili flakes or a touch of cayenne pepper to the garlic butter!