Garlic Steak and Potato Foil Packs

Foil packs are a quick and easy way to cook a meal in either the oven or on the grill.

This steak and veggies foil pack recipe features cauliflower and broccoli, but the great part is you can substitute the veggies your family loves or even tailor individual foil packs to the likes of each family member.

Try these steak and veggie foil packs for a bit of light-spirited fun and let the kids decide which veggies they want to add to theirs.

This steak comes out so flavorful and tender thanks to the ingredients and the foil packets. Foil packs are a quick and easy way to cook a meal in either the oven or on the grill.

Try these steak and veggie foil packs for a bit of light-spirited fun and let the kids decide which veggies they want to add to theirs.

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Why I love Steak and Veggie Foil Packs?

 Steak and veggie foil packs are the ultimate comfort food on a chilly evening or after a hard day at work, but that’s not the only reason to love them. Here are some of my reasons.

• Quick and Easy Recipe
• Convenient
• Easy cleanup
• Easy to adapt to Individual Taste

How long to leave steak in aluminum foil?

Letting your steak rest under a tent of aluminum foil after cooking is often recommended to bring out the best flavor and maintain juiciness. However, letting your steak rest enclosed in foil with veggies poses some risks. If left too long, it may overcook or become dry and tough.

Will steak stick to aluminum foil?

Steak will stick to foil when cooked, but you don’t need to worry about the steak sticking in foil packs with oil and veggies. The veggies release steam as they cook, keeping the packet’s inside moist. If you are worried about the foil sticking to the steak, brush the top of the steak lightly with oil before sealing the packet.

Does wrapping meat in foil make it cook faster or slower?

Wrapping meat and veggies in foil holds in the steam and juices from the meat and veggies and typically decreases the needed cooking time. However, remember that the size and uniformity of the veggie pieces (and the type of vegetables you include) also affect cooking time.

How to serve Steak and Veggie Foil Packs?

Open the steak foil packets carefully and allow the steam to escape and the steak and veggies to cool slightly. Place the foil packet on a plate and fully open the packet. Season to taste with salt and pepper and a dab of butter if preferred.

Tips:

• Cut the veggies into uniform-sized chunks so they will all cook at the same time.
• If you choose to add potatoes to the steak and veggie foil packs and want to prepare them ahead of time, pare and cut the potatoes and place them in a pot of salted, cold water. This will keep the potatoes fresh and crispy and preserve their whiteness.
• Add other veggies, like Brussels sprouts or carrots, to the packets for a flavorful assortment of veggies.
• Choose quality beef for this recipe so that it will come out tender and juicy. Inferior cuts of meat will produce tough and chewy steak bites in your packets.

Variations:

• This recipe includes onions, cauliflower, and broccoli, but that doesn’t mean you can’t add variety to the meal. Add the veggies your family prefers to tailor them to individual tastes.
• Try Brussels sprouts, carrots, potatoes, or squash for a hearty meal on a chilly winter’s night. During the summer, when eating light is more to your liking, try fresh zucchini and summer squash in your steak and veggie foil packs.
• Add fresh garlic, green onions, or chives to flavor your steak and veggie foil packs.

Ingredients:

• Sirloin steak (cut into 1-inch pieces)
• Olive oil
• Cauliflower florets
• Broccoli florets
• Yellow onion (peeled and sliced)
• Thyme
• Rosemary
• Basil
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Aluminum foil

How to make Garlic Steak and Potato Foil Packs:

Step 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2. Add the 9-inch pieces of sirloin steak in a large bowl.

Step 3. Tear or cut the aluminum foil into large pieces.
(Make sure the pieces are big enough to hold and cover the meat and vegetables.)

Step 4. Salt and pepper the steak pieces.

Step 5. Season with thyme, rosemary, and basil.

Step 6. Stir to combine.

Step 7. Work to make sure that all of the meat is seasoned.

Step 8. In another bowl add the cauliflower, broccoli, and onion.

Step 9. Drizzle olive oil on the vegetables.

Step 10. Use your hands to make sure that all of the vegetables are covered with olive oil.

Step 11. Layout a piece of foil on the counter.

Step 12. Scoop vegetables on the center of the foil piece.

Step 13. Salt and pepper the vegetables.

Step 14. Top the veggies with seasoned meat pieces.

Step 15. Fold the horizontal sides to the center.

Step 16. With both horizontal ends together begin the tightly roll those ends until they reach the meat and veggies on the inside of the foil.

Step 17. Fold the sides to form a closed packet.

Step 18. Repeat process.

Step 19. Cook at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

Step 20. Carefully remove one from the oven to make sure the meat and vegetables are cooked. If not, return to the oven for additional time. If they are done, carefully remove all packets from the oven.

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How to store Steak and Veggie Foil Packs?

Leftovers from steak and veggie foil packs can be wrapped and stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. You can often rewrap them with the foil they were cooked in, but if they are torn or messy from oil or butter, store them in an airtight container or wrap them in new foil.

How to reheat Steak and Veggie Foil Packs?

Steak and veggie foil packs stored in the foil can be reheated in the oven at 350° until they are warmed through. Otherwise, they can be reheated in the microwave.

How long do Steak and Veggie Foil Packs last in the fridge?

Steak and veggie foil packs can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

Can I make ahead Steak and Veggie Foil Packs?

Yes. You can prepare steak and veggie foil packs the day before and store them in the fridge until you are ready to cook them.

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