Imagine a mouthwatering meal that combines tender, juicy steak cubes with perfectly seasoned crispy potatoes, all infused with rich garlic butter and cooked to perfection in a convenient foil pack. This Grilled Butter Garlic Steak Potato Foil Pack Dinner is not just a recipe – it's a game-changing outdoor cooking experience that will transform your summer grilling routine. With minimal prep and cleanup, you'll create a restaurant-worthy dish that will have your family and friends begging for seconds!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb steak, cut into cubes
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your outdoor grill to medium-high heat (around 400-425°F) or prepare a charcoal grill for direct heat cooking.
- Prepare four large pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil, each about 12x18 inches, ensuring they are large enough to create sealed packets.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter and minced garlic, mixing thoroughly to create a fragrant garlic butter sauce.
- Dice potatoes into uniform 1/2-inch cubes to ensure even cooking. Pat the steak cubes dry with paper towels to promote better searing and browning.
- Divide the diced potatoes equally among the four foil sheets, placing them in the center of each sheet.
- Season the potatoes with salt and pepper, then drizzle half of the garlic butter mixture over the potatoes.
- Place steak cubes evenly on top of the seasoned potatoes in each foil packet.
- Season the steak cubes with additional salt and pepper, then drizzle the remaining garlic butter over the meat.
- Carefully fold and seal the foil packets, creating a tight but loose enough package to allow steam circulation.
- Place the foil packets on the preheated grill and cook for 25-30 minutes, rotating packets halfway through cooking.
- Check doneness by carefully opening a packet - potatoes should be tender, and steak should reach desired internal temperature (medium-rare at 135°F, medium at 145°F).
- Remove packets from grill and let rest for 3-5 minutes before carefully opening to release steam.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot directly from the foil packets.
Tips
- Use heavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent tearing and ensure even cooking.
- Pat meat and potatoes dry before seasoning to help achieve better browning and caramelization.
- Cut potatoes and steak into uniform sizes for consistent cooking.
- Don't seal foil packets too tightly - leave some room for steam circulation.
- Use a meat thermometer to check steak's internal temperature for perfect doneness.
- Let packets rest after grilling to allow juices to redistribute and flavors to meld.
- Experiment with additional herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor complexity.
- For easier cleanup, consider using non-stick foil or lightly greasing the foil before adding ingredients.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 435kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 75mg
