Foil-Packet Beef & Potatoes

🥩 Foil-Packet Beef & Potatoes (Serves 4)

🥔 Ingredients

Meat & Veg

• 4 beef portions (sirloin, chuck steak, or beef medallions, ~6 oz / 170 g each)

• 1½ lb (700 g) baby potatoes, halved or quartered

• 1 small onion, sliced (optional but recommended)

• Fresh parsley or thyme (for garnish)

Seasoning

• 2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder (or 2 fresh cloves, minced)

• ½ tsp dried thyme or rosemary

For Juiciness

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp butter, cut into cubes

• ¼ cup beef broth (or water)

🔪 Prep

1. Preheat oven to 400°F / 205°C
   (or prep grill for medium-high heat)

2. Cut 4 large sheets of aluminum foil (heavy-duty if possible)

3. Toss potatoes with:

   • Olive oil

   • Half the salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs

🧱 Assemble the Foil Packets

1. Place potatoes in the center of each foil sheet

2. Add onion slices (if using)

3. Place beef on top

4. Season beef with remaining salt, pepper, paprika, garlic, and herbs

5. Add:

   • A small cube of butter on top of each steak

   • 1–2 tbsp beef broth per packet

6. Seal foil tightly, folding edges upward to trap steam

🔥 Cook

Oven Method

• Place packets on a baking tray

• Bake 40–45 minutes

• For browning: open packets and broil 3–5 minutes

Grill Method

• Grill over indirect heat 35–40 minutes

• Flip packets halfway

Beef should be fork-tender, potatoes soft and buttery.

🕰 Rest & Finish

1. Let packets rest 5 minutes

2. Open carefully (hot steam!)

3. Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme

4. Optional: drizzle with pan juices

✨ Pro Tips (Highly Recommended)

• Want richer flavor? Add 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce per packet

• Want crisp potatoes? Pre-roast them 15 minutes before assembling

• Want garlic-butter vibes? Mix butter with minced garlic & parsley

• Want extra sauce? Stir in 1 tbsp cream before sealing

🍽 Serve With

• Simple green salad

• Crusty bread

• Roasted carrots or green beans