Whether you are camping, want a fun fire pit meal at home, or even just a change of pace cooking in the oven, steak and potato foil packets are here to save the day! You will love how easy it is to throw together delicious, personalized foil packets with almost zero cleanup.
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Why Our Recipe
- Campire, grill, or oven baking options included.
- Timed perfectly so the steak and potatoes are done at the same time.
This meal is so versatile depending on what cut of steak you prefer, if you’re adding extra veggies, or have a garden full of fresh herbs to throw in. Make it your own and change it up each time you make it for a completely different foil packet dinner every time!
Ingredient Notes
- Steak: You really can use any kind of steak that you prefer or what is on sale. Some of our favorites are sirloin, ribeye, tenderloin, and tri-tip.
- Potatoes: We use red because no peeling is required. Make sure to cut your potatoes small enough and parboil before adding them to your packets to make sure both beef and potatoes finish cooking at the same time.
- Jalapenos: The jalapeños add a delightful heat to this dinner, but you can always remove ribs and seeds from your jalapeños to reduce the heat.
- Butter Sauce: These ingredients are the perfect combination to complement and enhance the beef and potatoes. Feel free to use fresh garlic if you would like.
- Rosemary: Beef, potatoes, and rosemary are a happy trio.
Make Your Potatoes Cheesy
There’s nothing better than cheesy potatoes. Use your favorite shredded cheese and add to your packets immediately after they’ve finished cooking. The packets will be steamy and hot, so be careful adding your cheese.
Add More Veggies
Some of our favorite veggie additions are sliced mushrooms, bell pepper strips, and onion rings. You can really add any of your favorite vegetables to your foil packet dinner. If you are adding other root vegetables that are similar to potatoes—like carrots, parsnips, or turnips—make sure to parboil first before adding to the packet.
Beef Doneness
There is a wide range of donenesss, depending on how you prefer your meat cooked. Cooked rare begins at 125 degrees Fahrenheit, up to 160 degrees for well done. Most of us like our meat somewhere between those two extremes. If you prefer your beef to be cooked to a well-done finish, cook an extra 5-7 minutes.
Campfire Instructions
If you are planning on cooking your packets over a campfire, make sure to cut your potatoes small. The ideal time to cook your packets is over glowing coals to have more even temperatures. If you are putting it directly onto the coals, add an extra layer of foil. Check your packets after 15 minutes. Continue to cook until the potatoes are tender and beef has reached your desired level of doneness.
Make Ahead Instructions
You can cube the steak, prep the butter sauce, and parboil the potatoes up to 24 hours in advance. Just make sure the potatoes are cool before assembling the foil packets. Store in the fridge until ready to cook. If you are planning to camp and cook over a fire, simply prepare your packets before leaving and transport in a cooler with ice.
Storage and Reheat
Refrigerate leftovers by removing them from the foil packet and storing in an airtight container for up to 5-6 days.
Reheat in a skillet with a little butter or olive oil over a medium-low heat. Use about 1 tablespoon of butter or olive oil per packet.
This dish is not ideal for freezing, as the texture of the potato may change.
