“The real advantage to this technique is the fact that you're guaranteeing a perfect medium-rare. If you've never had any luck getting large, expensive hunks of steak cooked to your idea of perfection, then this is the way to go.” - by Chef John
Ingredients
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Original recipe yields 2 servings
Directions
- Fill a large Dutch oven about 2/3 full with water. Bring water to 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) over medium heat. Attach a candy/oil thermometer to the side of the Dutch oven in order to monitor and maintain the water temperature.
- Generously season steaks with salt and black pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Place steaks in skillet and cook until just browned, 1 minute per side. Transfer steaks to a resealable plastic bag, squeeze out all air, and seal.
- Place plastic bag containing steaks in the Dutch oven, adjusting the heat as necessary to maintain the temperature at 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Cook for 2 1/2 hours, moving the bag around occasionally and maintaining the temperature.
- While the steaks are cooking, heat 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet over medium-low heat. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring, until mushrooms are soft, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Remove steaks from plastic bag (reserving any accumulated juices) and pat dry. Generously season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in the skillet over high heat. Place steaks in skillet and cook to form a crust, 2 minutes per side. Transfer steaks to a plate.
- Stir garlic and reserved mushrooms into skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook until mushrooms are reheated, 2 minutes. Stir in reserved juices, water, and balsamic vinegar. Remove from heat.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon cold butter until completely melted and incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon sauce over steaks and serve.
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (2 total)
- Calories
- 638 cal
- 32%
- Fat
- 34.9 g
- 54%
- Carbs
- 2.3 g
- < 1%
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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"So I decided to make this recipe after seeing the video, turned out really good. I warmed up water and put it in a pot, and after I grilled the meat (I used sirloin) I put three of them in a plastic ..." See morebag and covered the warm water pot. I left them in for close to 2 hours, grilled them and they turned out very juicy. I didnt have mushrooms, but definitely would want to add them to this dish when I make them next time."
InventorNC
"Please note that the cooking time in the water bath is the square of the thickness. Twice the thickness takes four times as long. A 3/4" steak will be done in 40 to 60 minutes while a 1-1/2" steak w..." See moreill take 160 minutes to four hours. I will try searing the meat first in the hope that searing will seal in more of the moisture. I have been searing as the last step until now. In any event my finding is that I can buy less expensive cuts and get very tender meats with my sous vide oven. Perfect steaks -- every time!"
MelodyB
"I tried this recipe, everyone loved it. My stovetop gets too hot so I got out my crock pot, put hot water in it got the seared put it in ziploc freezer bags and put it in the water, I didn't watch the..." See more temp very good and cooked it more than I would have liked to but it was great the meat was so tender and juicy. Nezt time I will turn it down to warm after it gets up to 140 degrees. Thank you for sharing this recipe"
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