Garlic Steak Foil Packets

            I grew up attending girl scouts and we called foil dinners like this Hobo dinners. When you are camping in the woods, making fires to cook over, these are some of the most versatile types of dinners you could make.

            Now foil dinners can be made all the time. You could bake them in the oven, cook them on the grill, or make a campfire and cook them next to the open flames. Either way you cook, the flavors combine inside the foil packet and blend with each other perfectly.

You may think of the common hamburger, onion, potato and carrot foil packs, yes, me too. I have made them numerous times for the family. They always bring about a smile. This is a play on those, still simply made, but even more flavorful.

            It really is a simple dinner idea and it only takes 30 minutes to cook.

Frequently Asked Questions:

            Which type of steak should I use?

I have tried flank steak, ribeye, sirloin and I find the one that works the best in the foil pack dinner is the top sirloin steak.

            Is there a certain potato that works best?

I prefer using Yukon gold, Russets are good, but tend to flake more. The reds are not a potato to use if you want to have potatoes that hold together.

Helpful Tips:

            Do not roll the foil packets really tight. You need the heat to be able to flow around the food to cook it all evenly.

            Cut the potatoes into 1 inch, bite size pieces.

            When cooked completely, you could top the dinners with crumbled bacon.

What ingredients do you need for Garlic Steak Foil Packets:

2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1 inch pieces

2 tbsp olive oil

2 cups of cauliflower florets

12 spears asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces

2 cups broccoli florets

1 yellow onion, sliced

1 tsp thyme

1 tsp rosemary

1 tsp Basil

Salt and pepper to taste

4 cloves of garlic, minced well

Aluminum Foil for wrapping

How to make Garlic Steak Foil Packets:

FIRST STEP:

Preheat the oven to 400*

Prepare all the food items, cutting into bite size pieces

SECOND STEP:

Place the sirloin steak into a bowl and add the thyme, rosemary and basil, stir to combine well

Add the salt and pepper to the mix and combine well.

THIRD STEP:

Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a skillet. When hot, add in the meat to sear.

Remove the meat from the heat.

FOURTH STEP:

In a bowl combine the cauliflower, asparagus, onion and broccoli.

Pour a tablespoon of olive oil over the vegetables.

FIFTH STEP:

Add salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine well.

Place a large piece of aluminum foil on the counter

SIXTH STEP:

Scoop a large spoonful of vegetables into the center

Top the vegetables with some of the seared meat, add salt and pepper to taste

SEVENTH STEP:

Fold the horizontal sides to touch edges,then roll one or two times,

Fold in the sides to form a closed packet.

EIGHTH STEP:

Repeat these steps until you have six packets

Place in oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes

Remove from the oven, open and serve.