Tinfoil Packet Philly Cheesesteak Recipe

Tinfoil packet Philly cheesesteak? Yes please! When we are camping, I always do my best to plan meals that are not only delicious, but also easy to prepare and clean up.

tinfoil packet philly cheesesteak

This tinfoil packet Philly cheesesteak recipe is all of those meals! It’s been developed from one of my most popular camping recipes, this Campfire Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich, that has always been a family favorite.

This keto-friendly recipe has all the flavors of the classic sandwich, without the carbs. It also only uses a few simple ingredients. It is so easy!

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You guys, I can already taste the yummy combination of bell peppers, juicy steak, and melty provolone. We like to pair this dish with a loaf of garlic bread, but it’s also good the next day in these camp cooker Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches!

This amazing recipe is sure to become one of your summer staples. The whole family will love it.

tinfoil packet philly cheesesteak

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CAMP COOKING ESSENTIALS:

  • Menu planning for camping is something that I always do to stay organized. Grab this free Meal Planner Printable to get started on your next trip.
  • Pie Iron Camp Cooker makes cooking over the open fire super easy. Check out these 20+ Pie Iron Recipe Ideas for tons of camp cooker inspiration!
  • Foil Pie Plates make tinfoil packet meals even easier with the sturdy base that they provide. 
  • These Grilling Bags that I recently found are amazing! Simply add all of your ingredients to the bag at home, then throw it on the campfire or grill when camping in the great outdoors. Avoid the grill bags with plastic windows, they melt (yikes!).
tinfoil packet philly cheesesteak

INGREDIENTS FOR THIS TINFOIL PACKET RECIPE:

  • 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into strips
  • Red bell pepper, sliced
  • Green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & pepper
  • 100 grams provolone cheese, sliced
tinfoil packet philly cheesesteak

HOW TO MAKE TINFOIL PACKET PHILLY CHEESESTEAK:

  1. Place steak into a packet in a single layer, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
tinfoil packet philly cheesesteak
  1. Layer steak with onions and pepper.
tinfoil packet philly cheesesteak
  1. Top with provolone cheese.
tinfoil packet philly cheesesteak
  1. Wrap in the tinfoil packet and place over the fire for 40 minutes or until cooked through.
tinfoil packet philly cheesesteak
  1. Serve with garlic bread.

Alternative Ingredients:

  • Use ribeye steak, skirt steak, leftover roast beef, or even ground beef.
  • Try adding worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, or onion powder.
  • I like to use a mix of red and green peppers but you could also throw in some banana peppers for a little spice.
  • Instead of garlic bread, serve the steak mixture with cauliflower rice, on hoagie rolls, or in lettuce cups.
  • Make keto Philly cheesesteak stuffed peppers with the filling instead.
  • Serve cheesesteak sandwiches with a small bowl of beef broth or au jus for dipping.
tinfoil packet philly cheesesteak

Tips and Tricks:

  • If you are making this easy meal at home, put all of the ingredients into a baking dish or cast iron skillet and cook for 30 minutes at 350 F.
  • You can also cook the filling on the stove top over medium heat in a large skillet.  Check out this recipe for more details!
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and keep them refrigerated.
tinfoil packet philly cheesesteak

I love tinfoil packet meals for the ease of cooking and clean up while camping. We make tinfoil packet loaded cauliflowerbutter chicken, and campfire spinach dip all the time!

tinfoil packet philly cheesesteak

TIPS FOR CAMPING MEAL PREPARATION:

  • Do your meal prep in advance whenever possible. Leave most of the mess at home, where running water is more accessible and clean up is easier. Trust me on this one!
  • Create “one pot” family style meals for quick dinners that don’t require a lot of thought. 
  • Use tinfoil packets, foil pie pans, or camp cookers. These tools help to make cleanup a breeze!
  • Pack ingredients in 1 gallon size ziploc bags for flexible storage in small fridges and coolers.
  • Plan meals that use similar ingredients to help make packing and planning easy.
tinfoil packet philly cheesesteak

While we do love eating this tinfoil packet philly cheesesteak recipe with garlic bread, half of the time we eat this straight out of the tinfoil. It is just THAT GOOD!

tinfoil packet philly cheesesteak

TIPS FOR MAKING TINFOIL PACKETS:

  • Cut two pieces of aluminum foil large enough to cover the entire meal (about 12″). Layer them one on top of the other. Optional: spray the interior with non stick spray or line with parchment paper.
  • Place recipe ingredients in the center. Bring up the longer edges of the foil and fold together. Grasp one end and roll it up, then repeat with the other end.
  • Alternatively, foil pie plates may be used to cook foil packet meals. Simply place the recipe ingredients into the pie plate and cover with aluminum foil before cooking.
  • For best results, cook the foil packet on a grill over the open fire.
  • Use caution when handling the foil packet as it can become hot while cooking.
tinfoil packet philly cheesesteak

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tinfoil packet philly cheesesteak

Tinfoil Packet Philly Cheesesteak Recipe

Yield: 5 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

This delicious philly cheesesteak recipe is perfect for taking camping!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into strips
  • Red bell pepper, sliced
  • Green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & pepper
  • 100 grams provolone cheese, sliced

Instructions

  1. Cut steak, peppers and onion into strips.
  2. Create a packet using tinfoil.
  3. Place steak into packet, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. Layer steak with onions, pepper and cheese.
  5. Wrap in the tinfoil packet and place over the fire for 40 minutes or until cooked through.
  6. Serve with garlic bread.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 5 servings Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 340Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 307mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 31g

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