Butter Garlic Herb Steak Foil Packets
Ingredients
- 1 lbsmall red potatoes
cut into fourths
- 2 mediumcarrots
sliced
- 1red bell pepper
cubed
- 1green bell pepper
cubed
- ½red onion
cut into cubes
- salt and pepper
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 1 ½ lbtop sirloin steak
cut into one inch cubes*
- ½ cbutter
room temperature
- ¼ cparsley
- 4garlic cloves
minced
- 1 tspfresh rosemary
chopped
- 1 tspfresh thyme
chopped
- ½ tspsalt
- ¼ tsppepper
Directions
- 1
In a medium sized bowl add the red potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and red onion. Add salt and pepper and toss with olive oil.
- 2
Place four 18x12-inch pieces of heavy aluminum foil on the counter. Evenly place the vegetable mixture on each piece of foil. Top vegetables with steak.
- 3
To make the garlic herb butter: In a small bowl add the butter, parsley, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Divide evenly and place on top of the steak. Double fold the top and ends of each piece of foil, leaving space for steam to gather.
To grill:
- 1
Place packets on the grill and cover. Grill 15 minutes or until steak is cooked through and veggies are tender. Carefully open packets and serve.
To bake:
- 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Unwrap and broil right at the end to give the steak a slight char.
Butter Garlic Herb Steak Foil Packets
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About this Recipe
Imagine a dinner that’s bursting with flavor, incredibly easy to make, and leaves you with minimal cleanup. That’s exactly what you get with these Butter Garlic Herb Steak Foil Packets! Perfect for grilling season or even a cozy oven meal, these steak foil packets transform simple ingredients into a gourmet experience in just 30 minutes.
What makes these Butter Garlic Herb Steak Foil Packets truly special is the incredible flavor infusion. Tender, melt-in-your-mouth top sirloin cubes are combined with hearty vegetables like red potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers, all tossed with a rich, aromatic butter blend. This homemade herb butter, featuring fresh parsley, minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme, melts into every bite, coating the steak and veggies with an irresistible savory goodness as they cook to perfection within their individual foil packets.
The beauty of cooking in foil packets extends beyond just flavor. It’s a complete meal solution, ensuring uniform cooking and locking in moisture for juicy steak and perfectly tender-crisp vegetables. Plus, the convenience is unmatched – no messy pans to scrub, just toss the foil and enjoy! These butter garlic herb steak foil packets are not only delicious but also a fantastic way to enjoy a balanced, wholesome dinner.
Tips for Perfect Steak Foil Packets
- Uniform Cuts: Ensure your steak and vegetables are cut into similar-sized pieces for even cooking. About one-inch cubes for steak and quartered potatoes work best.
- Don't Overcrowd: Give your ingredients a little breathing room in each packet for optimal cooking and browning.
- Seal Tightly: Double-fold the edges of your foil packets to create a secure seal that keeps all the delicious juices and steam inside.
Serving Suggestions & Variations
These steak foil packets are a complete meal on their own, but they also pair wonderfully with a light side salad or a crusty piece of bread to soak up the flavorful butter sauce. For variations, try adding sliced zucchini, mushrooms, or asparagus. You can also experiment with different fresh herbs like oregano or chives to customize the flavor profile to your liking. Enjoy this effortless and incredibly flavorful dinner!