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Butter Garlic Herb Steak Foil Packets have melted in your mouth beef with hearty veggies that are grilled to perfection with butter that has garlic and herbs inside. This is one amazing meal that you don’t want to miss out on! 

Delicious and filling, streak and veggies are always a go-to in our house and this recipe is no exception because it is tasty AND easy! If you love steak, try this Philly cheesesteak, air fryer steak, or prime rib!

Steak and vegetables wrapped in foil.

Why Cook Steak in Foil Packets?

There are SO many ways to cook up delicious steak!! If you haven’t tried cooking it in a foil packet, be sure to check out this tried and true recipe and you will be glad you didn’t miss it! Cooking steak in a foil packet is an easy, beginner way to introduce yourself to cooking juicy, tender steak. Not only does your meat turn out amazing but you are cooking your vegetables at the exact same time!

By cooking your steak like this, the vegetables and the steak combine their flavors and juices making it so yummy! You can mix and match in this recipe and what better thing to include with them than butter with garlic and herbs? It just melts while it cooks and creates the most tender and perfect steak and veggies. This is a great summer dish and we love having a big BBQ followed by a fire and s’mores. Foil packets are one of my all-time favorite things to grill. It is the perfect meal in one!

Ingredients for Steak Foil Packets

This steak is so delicious and a MUST try for any steak lovers! You only need a few basic ingredients and you will be on your way to an easy, yummy dinner! See the recipe card below for exact measurements.

  • Red potatoes: Get these on the smaller side and cut them into fourths.
  • Carrots: Slice up your carrots so they are about 1 inch.
  • Red and green bell peppers: Cut each pepper into small cubes
  • Red onion: Dice your onion into cubes.
  • Salt and pepper: This is to add flavor that coats the veggies. Use pepper sparingly if you don’t like heat!
  • Olive oil: This will help the flavoring stick to the vegetables and help them to not clump together while cooking.
  • Top sirloin steak: Cut into one inch cubes (*see recipe card for note on searing the meat)

Ingredients for Garlic Herb Butter

  • Butter: Make sure the butter is at room temperature.
  • Parsley, rosemary and thyme: These herbs should be freshly chopped.
  • Garlic cloves: Mince your cloves. If you don’t have fresh garlic, you can use minced garlic. 1/2 tsp is about the same as 1 garlic clove.
  • Salt: This will bring out all of the flavors in the recipe!
  • Pepper: This dish doesn’t have a lot of heat so you don’t need to worry about the pepper being too much. It adds some great flavor!

How to Make Butter Garlic Herb Steak Foil Packets

We absolutely loved these foil packets! They are easily one of our favorites. I love how the grill gives the slightly charred edges. These were full of amazing flavor and I loved the combination of the herbs.

  1. Toss: 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 on foil: Put four 18×12-inch pieces of heavy aluminum foil on counter. Evenly place vegetable mixture on each piece of foil. Top vegetables with steak.
  3. Make and top with 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 top and ends of each piece of foil, leaving space for steam to gather.

Other Cooking Methods

  • Grill: 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.
  • Bake: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Unwrap and broil right at the end to give the steak a slight char.
3 photos showing how to combine the meat and vegetables in foil packets.

Helpful Recipe Tips

You guys have got to grill these this summer. They are fantastic and will become a new favorite at your house as well! Here are a couple of tips that will make this recipe super easy!

  • Steak: The recipe calls for top sirloin and I would definitely make sure to follow that. It’s important to use a cut of steak that stays tender when you cook it like this! You CAN use a ribeye or porterhouse cut but they are not as lean!
  • Potatoes: If you use the baby red potatoes then you won’t have to peel them and they cook up so nicely in this recipe!
  • Vegetables: Make sure that you are cutting all of the vegetables about the same size so that they cook evenly together. If you chops some up larger than others, they will not be done all at the same time!
  • Olive oil: I prefer to use olive oil in this recipe but if you have another oil on hand in your kitchen, you can totally use that instead!
Close up of steak and vegetables in foil.

Variation Ideas

The great thing about recipes like this is that you can easily change them up to make them your own! Here are a few ideas on variations and what you could do to make this recipe fit your family just right!

  • Vegetables: Your kids don’t like bell peppers or carrots? No problem! Try adding in any variety of vegetables that you like! Green beans, corn, broccoli or anything you can think of that will make this recipe better for you!
  • More flavor: If you want to add a little more flavor, try adding in some cheese or some chopped up bacon! It will totally change things up but those are two things that you can’t go wrong with!
Steak foil packets opened with a fork in a steak.

Can I Make These Foil Packets Ahead of Time?

Yes, you can! If you are planning on taking these camping or want to prepare them ahead of time for your family BBQ, you can do that! Here are some instructions.

  • Meat and veggies: You can chop all of the ingredients up a few hours ahead of time (I wouldn’t recommend any sooner than that because your potatoes will start to turn brown). Put them in some ziplock bags in a cooler or your fridge and take them out and place them in the foil when you are ready to cook!
  • Garlic herb butter: Make this ahead of time and store it seperately from your meat and veggies. You will want to wait until just before cooking to coat the food (make sure to stir the butter mixture before you begin tossing). By keeping this seperate and tossing it on the food just before cooking, the butter doesn’t harden up into uneven clumps on the food. This will keep it nice and even for cooking!

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Butter Garlic Herb Steak Foil Packets

4.45 from 58 votes
By: Alyssa Rivers
Butter Garlic Herb Steak Foil Packets have melt in your mouth beef with hearty veggies that are grilled to perfection with butter that has garlic and herbs inside. This is one amazing meal that you don’t want to miss out on!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 packets

Ingredients 

Garlic Herb Butter:

Instructions 

  • In a medium sized bowl add the red potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and red onion. Add salt and pepper and toss with olive oil.
  • Place four 18×12-inch pieces of heavy aluminum foil on the counter. Evenly place the vegetable mixture on each piece of foil. Top vegetables with steak.
  • 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:

  • 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:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Unwrap and broil right at the end to give the steak a slight char.

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Notes

*I didn’t sear the beef beforehand and cooked this meal on the grill in tin foil. I do however flip the packets over onto the flame at the very end to give the beef and veggies a slight char.
Updated on August 13, 2021
Originally Posted on May 28, 2017
 

Nutrition

Calories: 489kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 39gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 161mgSodium: 613mgPotassium: 852mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 6870IUVitamin C: 66.5mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 3.2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dinner, main dish
Cuisine: American
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About Alyssa Rivers

Alyssa Rivers is the author of 'The Tried and True Cookbook', a professional food photographer and experienced recipe-developer. Having a passion for cooking, her tried and true recipes have been featured on Good Morning America, Today Food, Buzzfeed and more.

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  1. This looks delish! We want to make it this weekend. What temp does the steak come out? For Medium Rare steak, do you recommend putting the steak in a foil packet separate from the potatoes & veggies?

    1. Grill Times & Temperatures for Steak
      Grill Times & Temperatures for Steak
      Steak Doneness Remove from Grill at this Temperature Final Cooked Temperature
      Rare 130 to 135°F 130 to 140°F
      Medium Rare 140°F 145°F
      Medium 155°F 160°F
      Well Done 165°F 170°F

    1. Grill 15 minutes or until steak is cooked through and veggies are tender. Carefully open packets and serve.You will want to cook on the open flame about medium to high heat. Hope that helps!

    1. This does not go well in a slow cooker. You are welcome to try but it will not cook the same as it would in the packets.

    1. how did you make yours? Sear the meat first? Or just throw it all in the skilled and into the oven? Foil or no? Sorry for the questions!!

      1. I like to do 425* F for about 15 to 20 minutes checking on it. Hope that helps and you enjoy it!

  2. Hi Alyssa, meant to send my comments moooooonths ago regarding this recipe and simply forgot, my apologies! I’m here now though and must tell you this recipe is OUTSTANDING!! My husband and I just love it! Meat is perfect, juicy and so tasty, especially with the fresh herbs added. The potatoes and vegetables are simply the best! I added some hunks of blue cheese to the herb butter mixture and it was delicious!! Thank so much for a wonderful dish!!

    1. AWE! Thank you so much! That is so thoughtful of you! I am so glad that you loved it! Thank you so much for sharing! XOXO

  3. 5 stars
    Hi Alyssa,
    A suggestion: replace your foil with Parchment Paper. It will work the same way but illuminates the aluminum.

  4. Looks delicious. Could I do it In the oven instead of the grill and without meat?? How long would I bake it I the oven without the meat?

    1. Yes, of course! You will want to bake it around 400* for 20-25 minutes checking the potatoes until they are tender. You can leave the meat in or cook it ahead and add it to the foil then just warm it all up. XOXO

  5. I am having company tomorrow and want to make this. My grill, however, just broke. What would be the time and temp in the oven? Thanks!

    1. You can bake it on a cookies sheet at 400* for 20 minites checking it depending on your choice of cooked meat.

  6. 5 stars
    WE LOVE VIDEOS COOKING THE PRODUCTS, WE ARE SO USE TO YOU TUBE VIDEO

    THANKS PLEASE DO THE GARLIC BUTTER HERB PRIME RIB A VIDEO