Here’s a Garlic Butter Steak & Potato Foil Packets recipe—easy, flavorful, and perfect for the oven, grill, or even a campfire 🧄🥩🥔
Garlic Butter Steak & Potato Foil Packets
Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
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1½ lb (680 g) steak (sirloin, ribeye, or strip), cut into bite-size pieces
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1 lb baby potatoes, halved or quartered
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3 tbsp olive oil
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4 tbsp butter, melted
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried thyme
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Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Prep
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Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C) or heat grill to medium-high.
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In a bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and seasoning.
2. Assemble packets
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Tear off 2–4 large pieces of heavy-duty foil.
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Divide potatoes evenly among foil sheets.
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Top with steak pieces.
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Mix melted butter and garlic, then drizzle generously over each packet.
3. Seal
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Fold foil tightly into packets, leaving a little space for steam.
4. Cook
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Oven: Bake for 25–30 minutes
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Grill: Cook over medium-high heat for 20–25 minutes, flipping once
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Potatoes should be fork-tender and steak cooked to your liking.
5. Finish
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Carefully open packets (steam is hot).
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Optional: Broil or grill opened packets for 2–3 minutes to get a little browning.
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Garnish with parsley and serve.
Tips
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Cut potatoes small so they cook evenly
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For extra flavor, add sliced onions or mushrooms
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Want it spicy? Add red pepper flakes or a pinch of chili powder
If you’d like, I can also give you an air fryer version, a campfire method, or herb variations