Today’s delicious post is in partnership with my friends at the American Lamb Board—Your one stop destination for everything American Lamb! Don’t let the summer go by without making those Grill Foil Packets with Lamb and Potatoes on the BBQ!
They’re perfect on the grill or even in the oven—so if you miss BBQ season, make them all year long in your oven! All the How to and Why Foil Packets you need to know!
If you haven’t made foil packets before, this is a great place to start!
Here’s why!
FOIL PACKETS
- It’s like a one pan meal, only made in foil—not a pan.
- You can flavor it endlessly.
- This one has LAMB so it’s all about flavor!
- They cook super fast!
- It’s a very versatile concept, where you can add and swap ingredients around. Think more veggies, spice, marinades and more!
- They cook either on the grill or in an oven, so you can enjoy them all year long!
- If you want to make a fun gathering at your backyard, have the foil, lamb, potatoes, onions and garlic chopped up and have a selection of other veggies, lemon slices, salad dressings, dried fruits and more options ready. That way your friends can each assemble their own!
Why I love American Lamb?
I’ve mentioned this before and I’ll forever say—American lamb is the best tasting and highest quality lamb you’ll ever taste and enjoy!
Since partnering with the ALB, I’ve had the pleasure of visiting several local ranches. And I had the joy of seeing how much love and hard work our ranchers put into raising quality sheep.
So when you buy American lamb—you not only support your local ranchers, you end up buying the highest quality and best tasting lamb. Now that’s a win win!
For today’s recipe, I’m using boneless lamb shoulder chunks. This cut is beautifully marbled, tender and delicious!
How Do you Make a Foil Packet for Grilling?
Super easy, you’ll cut the foil into 9 by 13 inch sheets (it’s easy to measure because it’s a similar measurement to the baking pan). Arrange the seasoned lamb and potatoes in the centre and fold the foil packets over it to cover them completely.
HOW TO GRILL FOIL PACKETS
In a large bowl, add the lamb and potatoes.
Make sure the size of your potatoes is similar to the size of lamb chunks. This is crucial to have your potatoes cook all the way through with the lamb.
To the bowl, add in the garlic, onions, fresh rosemary and seasoning.
Add in olive oil and toss everything in the same bowl.
Divide the lamb and potatoes mixture between 4 sheets of foil.
Wrap each foil into a packet and pinch the edges to seal.
Place the foil packets on the grill or in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
Unwrap the grill foil packets slowly (careful they’re super hot and have steam when they’re straight out of the grill/oven).
Top the lamb and potatoes with grated parmesan cheese and extra rosemary sprigs.
Serve and ENJOY!
FOIL PACKETS TIPS
- Make sure the lamb chunks and potatoes are approximately the same size.
- Season the lamb and potatoes together in the same bowl ( garlic, onion, herbs, lemon juice, and your favorite spices).
- Feel free to add extra veggies here: corn, red pepper chunks, green beans, carrots, and your favorite!
- Cut the foil into about 9 by 13 inch sheets. If you have a pan of this size, it would be easy to use it as a guide.
- Divide the mixture and wrap each foil while sealing the edges.
- This allows the lamb to cook to medium and the potatoes to be fully cooked. However if you prefer your lamb on the rare die, the simply cut them slightly bigger than the potatoes. Likewise you can cut the potatoes into smaller sizes while keeping the lamb at the same size.
- For medium rare lamb, cook the packets for 10-12 minutes and check on them.
LAMB RECIPES
Thai Salad With Lamb And Peanut Dressing
Easy Stir Fry Recipe with Lamb and Veggies
Cheese Fondue with Lamb Dippers
Smashed Potatoes With Spicy Lamb
Grilled Lamb Skewers BBQ Party
Grill Foil Packets with Lamb and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds American Lamb shoulder -deboned and cut into an inch and a half chunks you can also use pre-cubed lamb stew meat.
- 4 cups of chopped potatoes or baby potatoes
- 1 red onion finely diced
- 5 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Garnish
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- chilli flakes optional
- Fresh baby tomatoes optional
Instructions
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Preheat the grill at medium heat or the oven at 420 degrees F.
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Cut out 4-5 foil sheets approximately 9 by 13 inch size.
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In a large bowl, toss the lamb, potatoes and remaining ingredients.
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Divide the lamb potato mixture among the 4 foil sheets and fold over the edges of the foil to form a packet.
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Place the packets on the grill or in the oven on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
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Serve with your favorite garnishes and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
FOIL PACKETS TIPS
Make sure the lamb chunks and potatoes are approximately the same size.
Season the lamb and potatoes together in the same bowl ( garlic, onion, herbs, lemon juice, and your favorite spices).
Feel free to add extra veggies here: corn, red pepper chunks, green beans, carrots, and your favorite!
Cut the foil into about 9 by 13 inch sheets. If you have a pan of this size, it would be easy to use it as a guide.
Divide the mixture and wrap each foil while sealing the edges.
This allows the lamb to cook to medium and the potatoes to be fully cooked. However if you prefer your lamb on the rare die, the simply cut them slightly bigger than the potatoes. Likewise you can cut the potatoes into smaller sizes while keeping the lamb at the same size.
For medium rare lamb, cook the packets for 10-12 minutes and check on them.
This dish looks delicious and nutritious. I really like it. I have tried it many times but still not as good as today. I follow your recipe and I have a delicious meal. May I ask if I add more potatoes to this dish is it okay?
Hi Elsa, yes of course!!
What a delicious and simple recipe! The potato, lamb, and rosemary are the perfect combination. YUM!
Thanks so much!
We love cooking in foil packs but I would have never thought of this combination. Great recipe!
Hope you try it Pam!!
I don’t get to cook lamb much but this looks so good so I’m definitely gonna try!
You’ll love this Nart!
This recipe was absolutely delicious with the best flavor! Will definitely be making again and again!
So happy you enjoyed this Kim!
This looks like a great way to cook AND serve meat, I loved it! – No dishes to do later?? Sign me in!! And it actually looks pretty cool, too! Thank you for the recipe!
So happy you liked this Pris!!