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The Perfect Sous Vide Steak Recipe

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  • Author: Mary & Susan
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Experience steak cooked to absolute perfection with this foolproof sous vide recipe. This method ensures a tender, juicy steak every time, enhanced with your choice of aromatics and finished with a flavorful butter sear. Ideal for steak lovers craving restaurant-quality results at home.

Ingredients

Steak

  • 4 Steaks – any cut you prefer
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • 8 sprigs of aromatics (Thyme, Rosemary, Garlic, or your favorites)

For Searing

  • 2 Tbsp oil (vegetable or canola oil works well)
  • 4 Tbsp butter

Equipment

  • Sealable freezer-style bag

Instructions

  1. Preheat Sous Vide: Fill your sous vide container with water and preheat to 130-135°F for medium-rare steak. For rare, set between 120-130°F; for medium, 135-145°F. Avoid medium-well or well-done for optimal texture and flavor.
  2. Prepare Steaks: Pat steaks dry thoroughly. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add your preferred aromatics like thyme, rosemary, and garlic for a flavor boost.
  3. Bag the Steaks: Place each steak into individual sealable freezer bags along with the aromatics. Remove as much air as possible before sealing the bags to ensure even cooking.
  4. Cook Sous Vide: Submerge the sealed steaks in the preheated water bath. Cook for 1 to 1.5 hours. Steaks can remain for up to 2 hours but avoid exceeding this to maintain texture.
  5. Preheat Skillet: Heat oil in a heavy skillet, preferably cast iron, over high heat until shimmering and nearly smoking for the perfect sear.
  6. Sear Steaks: Remove steaks from bags and pat dry again. Sear each side in the hot skillet for 45 seconds to one minute to develop a rich crust.
  7. Add Butter and Aromatics: Add butter and extra aromatics to the skillet. Spoon the melted butter continuously over the steaks to infuse additional flavor and moisture.
  8. Serve: Remove steaks from the skillet and let rest briefly before serving. Enjoy your tender, flavorful sous vide steak at its finest.

Notes

  • For more flavor, you can add garlic cloves or other herbs to the bag before sealing.
  • Use fresh herbs for best aromatic results.
  • Always pat steaks dry before searing to achieve the best crust.
  • Cooking times can be adjusted slightly based on steak thickness.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet like cast iron for best searing performance.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Category: Main dish
  • Method: Sous Vide
  • Cuisine: American

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