Ah, Garlic Butter Steak and Potato Foil Packets are perfect for a quick, flavor-packed meal—juicy steak, tender potatoes, and garlicky butter all in one. Here’s a full recipe you can make at home:
Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
- 2 small–medium steaks (ribeye, sirloin, or strip)
- 2–3 medium potatoes, diced small
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter, divided
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 tsp dried parsley (or fresh, chopped)
- Aluminum foil
Instructions
1. Prep Ingredients
- Wash and dice the potatoes into small, bite-sized cubes.
- Season steaks with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Mince the garlic.
2. Assemble Foil Packets
- Tear 2 large sheets of aluminum foil for each packet.
- In the center of each foil sheet:
- Place half the diced potatoes.
- Drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of salt & pepper.
- Place the steak on top of the potatoes.
- Sprinkle garlic over the steak and potatoes.
- Top with 1–1.5 tbsp butter.
- Fold foil edges over the top and seal tightly to form a packet.
3. Cook
- Oven Method: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 25–30 minutes for medium-rare steaks (adjust time for desired doneness).
- Grill Method: Place packets on a preheated grill over medium heat for 20–25 minutes, turning once halfway through.
4. Serve
- Carefully open the foil packets (watch for steam).
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
💡 Tips & Variations:
- Add carrots, bell peppers, or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- For an extra garlicky punch, melt garlic into the butter before adding it to the packet.
- Can double the recipe in one big foil sheet if cooking for a family.
If you want, I can also make a version that cooks entirely in one pan on the stovetop or air fryer, keeping it even simpler while keeping the steak super juicy and the potatoes tender. Do you want me to do that?
