Description
This Garlic Steak and Potato Foil Packs recipe is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for grilling or baking. Tender top sirloin steak pieces are combined with baby yellow potatoes and seasoned with garlic and a blend of dried herbs, all wrapped and cooked in foil to lock in juiciness and enhance taste. Ready in just 30 minutes, these foil packs offer a delicious, hands-off dinner option that’s easy to customize and perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Potatoes
- 2-2 ½ pounds top sirloin steak, trimmed of fat and cut into 2 ½-inch pieces
- 1 pound baby yellow potatoes, quartered (or halved if smaller than 1 inch)
Seasonings and Oil
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (approximately)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (approximately)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Optional Garnish
- Fresh thyme or parsley for topping
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Begin by cutting the top sirloin steak into 2 ½-inch pieces and quartering the baby yellow potatoes. If the potatoes are less than 1 inch in size, simply halve them for even cooking.
- Season the Steak and Potatoes: In a large mixing bowl, combine the steak pieces and potatoes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, onion powder, dried oregano, dried parsley, and dried thyme. Toss everything together thoroughly to ensure the steak and potatoes are evenly coated with the oil and seasoning blend.
- Assemble Foil Packs: Lay out four 12×12-inch sheets of aluminum foil. Divide the seasoned steak and potato mixture evenly among the four sheets. Carefully wrap each foil sheet tightly around the contents, forming sealed foil packs to lock in moisture and flavor.
- Cook the Foil Packs: You have two options for cooking: Grill the foil packs over high heat for about 10 minutes per side, turning once to ensure even cooking. Alternatively, preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake the foil packs on a baking sheet for 20-25 minutes. Cook until the steak reaches your desired level of doneness and the potatoes are tender.
- Finish and Serve: Carefully open the foil packs to avoid steam burns. Garnish each pack with fresh thyme or parsley if desired, then serve the steak and potatoes hot for a hearty and flavorful meal.
Notes
- You can adjust the seasoning quantities to your taste preference.
- Use a meat thermometer to check steak doneness: 130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium.
- If grilling, make sure the grill is clean and oiled to prevent sticking of the foil packs.
- Leftover foil packs can be refrigerated and reheated but are best eaten fresh.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or onions to the packs for added flavor and nutrition.
