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Garlic Butter Steak and Potato Foil Packets

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb –2steak cut into chunks
  • 1 lb –1.5baby potatoes cut small (or parboiled)
  • 4 tbsp –6butter melted
  • 1 tbsp –2olive oil
  • 4 cloves –6garlic minced
  • salt + pepper
  • herbs parsley/thyme/rosemary
  • optional: Worcestershire steak seasoning, onion, quick-cooking veggies

Method
 

  1. Preheat Your Heat Source Grill: medium-high to high heat Oven: 425°F (a reliable middle ground)
  2. Prep The Potatoes (Choose Your Path) Option A: Parboil (recommended) Bring a pot of salted water to a boil Add potato pieces and boil 4–6 minutes Drain well and let them steam-dry for a minute Option B: No parboil Cut potatoes smaller than bite-size and accept a slightly longer cook time
  3. Cut The Steak Cut into chunks that match your doneness preference Bigger chunks for slightly pink centers Smaller chunks if your household prefers steak more done Pat the steak dry with paper towels if it looks wet. This small step helps it brown better.
  4. Make The Garlic-Butter Coating In a bowl, mix: melted butter olive oil garlic salt + pepper herbs optional Worcestershire or seasoning It should smell like something you’d happily swipe with bread. (Don’t. Or do. No judgment.)
  5. Toss Everything Together Add steak and potatoes to the bowl and toss until evenly coated. If you’re adding veggies like green beans or peppers, toss them in now too. Keep veggie pieces modest so they cook in the same window.
  6. Build The Foil Packets Tear 4 large sheets of foil (heavy-duty if you have it) Divide the mixture evenly among packets Bring foil sides up and seal tightly, leaving a little room inside for steam Tip: Place packets on a baking sheet while you fill them. It keeps things neat and prevents spills.
  7. Cook (Grill Or Oven) Grill method Place packets on the grill Cook about 18–25 minutes total Flip once halfway through if you can do it safely Oven method Place packets on a baking sheet Bake 20–30 minutes depending on potato size and steak thickness
  8. Optional Finishing Step (Highly Recommended) Want that “restaurant edge”? Here’s the trick: Carefully open packets Move the open packets back onto the grill for 1–3 minutes, or broil in the oven briefly This adds browning without overcooking the inside
  9. Rest And Serve Let packets rest 2–3 minutes before eating. That pause helps juices settle. Then top with: fresh parsley an extra small pat of butter (yes, again) a squeeze of lemon if you want brightness Important: Open packets away from your face. Steam can be intense.