🥩🥔 Garlic Steak and Potato Foil Packets (High-Protein)
A simple, all-in-one high-protein meal — juicy steak, tender potatoes, and garlic butter flavor, cooked perfectly in foil, Abrar.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
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400–500g lean sirloin or flank steak, sliced into strips
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4 small russet or red potatoes, diced into 1-inch pieces
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1 tbsp olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp salt
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1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme
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½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt (optional creamy topping)
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Optional: 1 tbsp butter per packet for richer flavor
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
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Prep foil packets: Tear 4 large pieces of aluminum foil.
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Season potatoes: In a bowl, toss diced potatoes with ½ tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt, pepper, and half the garlic.
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Assemble packets: Divide potatoes among foil sheets. Top with steak strips. Drizzle remaining olive oil and garlic over steak. Sprinkle paprika and herbs.
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Seal packets: Fold foil over to create tight packets.
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Bake: 25–30 minutes until potatoes are tender and steak reaches desired doneness.
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Optional: Open foil, add Greek yogurt or a small pat of butter, fold gently, and serve hot.
📊 Nutrition (Per Packet – Approx.)
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Calories: 420
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Protein: 45–50g
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Carbs: 22–25g
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Fat: 16g
Macros vary depending on steak cut and optional butter/Greek yogurt.
💪 High-Protein Tips
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Use extra lean steak (increase protein per serving)
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Add 2–3 tbsp liquid egg whites over potatoes before baking for an extra protein boost
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Serve with a side of steamed broccoli or green beans for fiber
🔥 Meal Prep Version
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Make 4–6 packets at once
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Store in fridge for up to 3 days
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Reheat in oven or microwave
