Perfect Sous Vide Steak

If you want a flavorful steak cooked to perfection in just over an hour and then seared, try my Perfect Sous Vide Steak with Garlic and Thyme.

Sous vide steak

Imagine a tender steak cooked perfectly from edge to edge, full of flavor and so tender it practically melts in your mouth. Whether you prefer your steak rare, medium rare or somewhere in between, sous vide cooking ensures that every bite is just how you like it. Don’t worry, we still grill around here. After these steaks have slow cooked and soaked up all the herbaceous and garlicky goodness, we’ll put them on the grill for a final sear. If you’re ready for the perfectly cooked steak of your life, then let’s dive in.

What is vacuum?

Sous vide is a cooking technique that involves vacuum sealing foods, such as steaks, in plastic bags and cooking them in temperature-controlled water. By maintaining an exact temperature, sous vide allows for even cooking and prevents overcooking. The result is incredibly tender and flavorful steaks. This method is also the only way Todd Taste Test will consider eating leftover meat.

Why Sous Vide is perfect for steak

Sous vide is the ultimate solution for steak lovers who want consistent results. From flavor to texture to ease, here are a few reasons why sous vide is a great method for cooking steak:

Condiments

While sous vide works wonders for a tender texture, seasoning is the key to incredible flavor. If you’re using a high-quality cut of beef like ribeye, you don’t have to go crazy here. A little of my signature Beef Rub or salt and pepper, and some fresh ingredients, and you’re good to go. Here’s what you’ll need:

Preparing steaks for Sous Vide

Once you have properly seasoned your ribeye steaks, the next step is to place them in vacuum bags or BPA free zipper bags with sprigs of thyme and crushed garlic cloves. If you don’t use a vacuum, you need to remove as much air as possible. The water must be in direct contact with the surface of the steaks. Once sealed, you are ready to move on to the next step.

How long to sous vide steak

With a precision vacuum cooker and a pot or container filled with water, cooking the steak to perfection typically takes about an hour. You can leave steaks in the water bath for up to 48 hours for additional tenderization, but one hour is enough to achieve your desired doneness, whether you prefer a rare or medium-rare steak. Use this steak temperature chart to determine the perfect setting for your desired level of doneness.

Searing Steaks

Sous vide steak is juicy and delicious, but even the tastiest steak needs a little texture. Sous vide is great for flavor, but to get that mouthwatering crust, you want to give your steaks a good sear. Trim off any excess herbs after removing the steaks from the sous vide bags, then brown them on the grill or in a sous vide container Iron pan over high heat. This will not only keep all the robust flavor, but give you a charred exterior to take your steaks to a whole new level.

How to prepare sous vide steaks

Now that you know all the ins and outs of the sous vide method, it’s time to seal the steaks with garlic and thyme and slowly raise the temperature to perfection.

Sous vide steak recipe

If you think you’re ready to become a backyard barbecue hero, then try this sous vide steak recipe. Give it a 5-star rating if you enjoyed making it, and don’t forget to check out the Hey Grill Hey app for even more recipes, how-to videos, and more.

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