Name: Tinfoil Packet Fajita Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 lb sirloin steak (cut into strips); Orange bell pepper (sliced); Yellow bell pepper (sliced); Green bell pepper (sliced); 1 medium yellow onion (sliced); 1 Tbsp olive oil; 2 Tbsp taco seasoning; 1 cup tex mex shredded cheese; 5 tortillas (optional); 1/2 cup sour cream (optional); 1 cup salsa (optional); 2 green onion stalks (sliced (optional))

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This tinfoil packet fajita recipe delivers smoky steak, sizzling peppers, and melty cheese in one easy, no-mess campfire dinner!

We would seriously rather be eating this tinfoil packet fajita recipe instead of writing about it.

It’s just a little bit torturous having to stare at these photos and type up this recipe from Starbucks rather than in the wilderness. It is just that delicious you guys!

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Tinfoil packets are one of my absolute favorite ways to cook when camping in the great outdoors. It makes creating “one pot” family-style meals super easy and the cleanup afterwards a breeze.

These fajitas are beyond yummy and quick to make while camping. Using a tin pie plate for this recipe provides a cooking surface that is just a bit more sturdy than a traditional tinfoil packet.

I could eat this entire recipe straight from the dish making this a low carb and keto-friendly camping meal. The family loves wrapping this filling up in a warm flour tortilla!

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Tips for Camping Meal Preparation

Prepare meals in advance at home whenever possible. Leave most of the mess at home where running water is more accessible and cleanup 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.

Ingredients

Sirloin steak, cut into strips – Tender, flavorful beef that soaks up all that fajita seasoning.
Orange bell pepper, sliced – Adds a pop of sweetness and bright color that makes these fajitas feel extra fresh.
Yellow bell pepper, sliced – Mild and slightly sweet, this one balances out the bold spices perfectly.
Green bell pepper, sliced – A little earthier in flavor, it brings classic fajita vibes to the mix.
Medium yellow onion, sliced – Turns soft and slightly caramelized as it cooks.
Olive oil – Helps everything cook evenly while keeping the steak juicy and tender.
Taco seasoning – The magic blend of spices that gives these fajitas that bold, smoky kick.
Tex Mex shredded cheese – To melt right over the top of everything.
Flour tortillas (optional) – Perfect for wrapping up all that sizzling filling.
Sour cream (optional) – Adds cool and creamy contrast to the warm, seasoned filling.
Salsa (optional) – Make it as mild or spicy as you like.
Green onion stalks (optional) – For a fresh, slightly sharp finish.

Instructions

1. Cut steak, peppers, and onion into strips.

2. Create a packet using tinfoil or foil pie plate. Place steak into packet, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with taco seasoning.

3. Layer steak with onions and pepper.

4. Mix together.

5. Top with cheese.

6. Wrap in the tinfoil packet and place over the fire or barbecue for 30 minutes until cooked through.

7. Serve with tortillas, sour cream, salsa, and green onions (optional).

Over the years I have experimented and tried out pretty much every camping tool known to woman. I love to cook and make delicious food while we are camping in the wilderness. Here are some of my favorite products to use while camping!

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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.
A 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!).

We often eat these tinfoil packet fajitas straight out of the pan. That’s the beauty of tinfoil packet meals, very little cleanup!

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