Steak and Potato Campfire Foil Packets

camping foil packet dinner with steak, potatoes and peppers

Steak and Potato Campfire Foil Packets

A full dinner that cooks over the campfire in a foil packet filled with steak, potatoes, red peppers and onions. The marinade of herbs makes this a flavorful camping dinner!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: campfire dinner, foil packet

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 456kcal

Equipment

heavy duty aluminum foil

Ingredients

Marinade Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp salt, plus 1/2 tsp for salted water for potatoes
1/2 tsp pepper

Foil Packet Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ribeye or sirloin steak
1 medium onion
1 red bell pepper, diced into 1 inch pieces
1 lb red potatoes
1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Instructions

Par-Boil Potatoes

Bring water to a boil. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt for flavor. Add diced potatoes and boil for 5 minutes. Remove from hot water and run under cool water to stop the cooking process.

Marinate Steak and Vegetables

To make the marinade, mince garlic cloves. Combine with olive oil, basil, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Cut steak into two inch pieces. Slice the pepper and onion.
Combine marinade with steak and vegetables. Store in a plastic bag to bring on your trip OR continue following directions below to assemble foil packets.
The ingredients can stay in the marinade for up to 24 hours before cooking.

Assemble Foil Packets

Place the vegetables and steak on a piece of foil. Fold together to form a foil packet using two layers of foil. (See directions in post for detailed steps.)

Cook the Foil Packets

Place the foil packets over indirect heat or over a small campfire. Placing the packets in large flames will result in uneven cooking. Foil packets can also be cooked on charcoal.
Cook for approximately 7 minutes per side. Cooking times are approximate and will greatly depend on campfire temperature.
After cooking on both sides, open packet to check. If potatoes (or other vegetables) need more time to cook to tender but the steak is cooked to your liking, remove the steak, seal up the packet, and continue cooking the vegetables.
Sprinkle chopped parsley into each foil packet. Eat right out of the packet and enjoy!

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