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Foil Packet Meals for Camping

Campfire Steak and Veggie Foil Packet Meal

Juicy steak bites, tender potatoes, and colorful veggies all seasoned to perfection, then wrapped in foil and cooked over the fire. A hearty, no-fuss meal with smoky campfire flavor and easy cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 539
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Steak
  • 1-1.5 lbs Steak Ribeye, New York Strip, or Sirloin work well - about 1-inch thick
Vegetables
  • 1 lb Yukon gold or Red potatoes quartered or halved if larger
  • 1 Medium onion coarsely chopped
  • 2 Medium carrots peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
  • 8 oz Cremini or button mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1-2 Medium tomatoes chopped
Herbs and Seasoning
  • 2 springs Fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-duty aluminum foil
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Set of tongs
  • 1 Campfire or Grill

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. Cut the steak into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Wash and quarter or halve the potatoes, depending on their size.
  3. Chop the onion into large pieces.
  4. Slice the carrots into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
  5. Slice the mushrooms.
  6. Mince the garlic.
  7. Chop the tomatoes.
Season the Steak and Vegetables
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cubed steak, potatoes, onion, carrots, mushrooms, garlic, and tomatoes.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil.
  3. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and rosemary.
  4. Toss everything together thoroughly to ensure the steak and vegetables are evenly coated with the oil and seasonings.
Assemble the Foil Packets
  1. Tear off four large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil (about 18 inches long each).
  2. Layer two sheets of foil on top of each other for each packet to create a double layer (this helps prevent tearing).
  3. Divide the steak and vegetable mixture evenly among the foil sheets, placing it in the center of each sheet.
  4. Bring the long sides of the foil together and fold over several times to create a tight seal but still leaving a bit of room for the steam to help cook everything.
  5. Fold in the short sides to completely enclose the mixture, creating a sealed packet. Make sure to leave a little space inside the packet for steam to circulate.
Cook Over the Campfire
  1. Prepare your campfire, allowing the flames to die down to hot embers. You want a medium-high heat.
  2. Place the foil packets directly on the hot embers or on a grill grate over the campfire.
  3. Cook for approximately 40-50 minutes, turning the packets every 15 minutes to ensure even cooking. Cooking time will vary depending on the heat of the fire.
  4. To check for doneness, carefully open one of the packets (be careful of escaping steam). The steak should be cooked to your desired level of doneness, and the vegetables should be tender. If not, reseal the packet and cook for another 5-10 minutes.
Serve
  1. Carefully remove the foil packets from the campfire using tongs.
  2. Let the packets rest for a few minutes before opening (again, be cautious of escaping steam).
  3. Serve the steak and vegetables directly from the foil packets or transfer them to plates.