Name: Garlic Steak and Potato Foil Packets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1½ pounds strip steak or similar; 1 peeled, halved, thinly sliced yellow onion; 1 pound potatoes cut into ½-inch slices; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into pieces; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 2 minced garlic cloves; Salt and black pepper, to taste

Foil packets, otherwise known as hobo packets or hobo dinner, contain protein and vegetables, and can be cooked on an open fire, on the grill or even in the oven. Basically, ingredients are wrapped up in foil before going into or over your heat source, and the result is the flavors intermingle beautifully and when you unwrap the foil you have a tender, juicy and utterly tasty meal to enjoy.

For this recipe, you’re going to need steak, potatoes, onion, parsley, garlic, Italian seasoning, and a couple more things. Perhaps you already have all of these in your fridge and pantry. If not, you’re sure to have some of the ingredients. And if not, you can easily tweak the recipe and use whatever you happen to have. Your foil packets will still come out delicious. Of course you are also going to need aluminum foil and this really isn’t an item you should scrimp on. Always choose thick, good quality foil and you won’t get any tears like you do with cheap, poor quality foil.

These foil packets are so easy to prepare and you can cook them however you wish, maybe in the oven or in a smoker or grill. You can also char-grill them. This is a meal-in-one which you don’t need side dishes for. It’s great for any occasion from a camping trip to an easy midweek dinner.

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Why You’ll Love the Recipe?

This is such an easy way of cooking steak and potatoes. You just have to add the ingredients to pieces of foil, wrap them up and cook to perfection. That’s it! See how easy it is to make the most basic (but scrumptious) of meals?

How to Serve Them?

Foil packets, or hobo packets, are best served still hot. This is a meal-in-one but you can pair it with salad or other veggies if you wish.

Can You Make It Ahead?

You could prepare these ahead and then cook them later.

Storage Instructions:

Leftovers will keep for a few days in a covered container in the refrigerator.

Ingredients:

1½ pounds strip steak or similar
1 peeled, halved, thinly sliced yellow onion
1 pound potatoes cut into ½-inch slices
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 minced garlic cloves
Salt and black pepper, to taste

How to make Garlic Steak and Potato Foil Packs:

Step 1. First you need to bring a pot of water to a boil.

Step 2. Add a pinch of salt and the potatoes and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 3. Drain the potatoes and let them cool.

Step 4. Cut your steak into chunks and marinate it if you want to (optional).

Step 5. Now put the meat, potatoes, onion, oil, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a bowl and toss.

Step 6. Make 4 large foil squares and divide the steak and potatoes between them.

Step 7. Add chopped pieces of butter on top and then fold the foil over the filling and press to seal well.

Step 8. Cook the foil packets over a hot grill or bake them in the oven at 425°F for 15 minutes or until the steak is done and the potatoes are tender.

Step 9. To get a char, open the foil and then broil for a minute or so at the end.

Step 8. ENJOY