Description
Savor the delicious and easy-to-make Garlic Steak and Potato Foil Packs, perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner or an outdoor cookout. Tender sirloin steak cubes and baby potatoes are seasoned with garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, and rosemary, then baked in foil to lock in flavors and moisture. This recipe yields four servings of savory, well-seasoned steak and potatoes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the foil packs evenly.
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, toss the cut sirloin steak, halved baby potatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper together until all pieces are well coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Prepare foil packs: Cut four large pieces of aluminum foil, each about 12 inches long. Evenly divide the steak and potato mixture among these sheets.
- Seal packs tightly: Fold and seal the foil packets securely to create sealed pouches that will lock in moisture during cooking.
- Bake the foil packs: Place the sealed foil packs on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Cooking is complete when the baby potatoes are tender and the steak reaches your preferred level of doneness.
- Serve and garnish: Carefully open the foil packs—watch out for steam. Optionally garnish with chopped parsley before serving for a fresh color and flavor boost.
Notes
- Make sure to cut the steak into uniform cubes to ensure even cooking.
- You can customize the seasoning by adding chili flakes for some heat or swapping smoked paprika with regular paprika.
- If you prefer your steak more well-done, add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
- Using baby potatoes ensures they cook through during the baking time; larger potatoes should be cut smaller.
- These foil packs can also be cooked on a grill over medium heat for a smoky flavor, about 20-25 minutes.
