These beef and broccoli foil packets reinvent your favorite take-out meal as a quick and easy dinner that you can make on the grill, over a campfire, or in the oven in just 20 minutes.
If you're a fan of beef and broccoli, these foil packets are for you. A quick trip across the grill or over your campfire transforms crisp broccoli, onion, and strips of tender sirloin steak into a flavor-packed meal that rivals any take-out version.
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Ingredients and Substitutions
- Steak--I use sirloin steak for this beef and broccoli recipe because it has plenty of flavor, but isn't overly fatty, and is relatively inexpensive. You can splurge on a more expensive cut of meat, like striploin or tenderloin, but it isn't really necessary for this recipe. Cut the strips of steak as thin as you can to get the most tender result.
- Broccoli--Choose broccoli that is bright green with firm stems. Cut the florets into equal-sized pieces so that they all cook evenly.
- Soy sauce--Low sodium soy sauce works well here, but if you need to keep the recipe gluten-free, you can swap in tamari.
How to Make Beef and Broccoli in a Foil Packet
1. In a medium bowl, whisk the soy sauce, water, cornstarch, ginger, garlic, and pepper together.
2. Combine the steak, broccoli, and onion in a large bowl. Pour the sauce over and mix well.
3. Divide the beef and broccoli mixture among four double layers of aluminum foil. Fold up the foil to create individual foil packets.
4. Cook on a grill over medium-low heat, or over a campfire until the steak is cooked and the broccoli is just tender.
FAQs
Yes. Prepare the foil packets following the instructions, then cook them in a 375°F (190°C) oven until the beef is cooked through and the broccoli is just tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
Steamed rice on the side is a great choice for these Asian-inspired foil packets.
Place your food in the center of the foil. Bring the long edges of the foil up to meet, and then fold them over a couple of times, creating a seam that runs over the top of your food. Then working with one end at a time, fold it over a few times to seal the end.
I like this method for folding a foil packet because it's easy to open the seal on top to check them for doneness and then close, if necessary, and it also creates an easy pouch for eating when opened.
Tips and Troubleshooting
- For easier slicing, freeze the steak for 15 minutes before slicing.
- This recipe is suitable for dairy-free diets. To make it gluten-free, use tamari instead of regular soy sauce.
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Recipe
Beef and Broccoli Foil Packets
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons grated or minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound sirloin steak thinly sliced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- ½ medium onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the grill for medium-low heat (375°F) or prepare a campfire and let it burn down to hot coals or low flame.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the soy sauce, water, cornstarch, ginger, garlic, and pepper together.
- Combine the steak, broccoli, and onion in a large bowl.
- Pour the sauce over the steak and vegetables and mix well to combine.
- Arrange four double layers of aluminum foil on a flat surface. Divide the beef and broccoli mixture equally among the foil sheets.
- Fold up and seal each foil packet.
- Cook over direct heat until the steak is cooked through and the broccoli is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Carefully open each foil packet to let the steam escape, then serve.
Notes
- Freeze your steak--For easier slicing, freeze the steak for 15 minutes before slicing.
- Dietary--This recipe is suitable for dairy-free diets. To make it gluten-free, use tamari instead of regular soy sauce.
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