Sous Vide Sirloin Steak Recipe (+VIDEO)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 2 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 7 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
220 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Sous Vide Sirloin Steak Recipe (+VIDEO)
Description
The sirloin steak is first rubbed with olive oil, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary if desired. It is sealed in a plastic bag and submerged in a water bath set precisely to the target temperature. Cooking the steak sous vide for about an hour ensures the center reaches the desired doneness without overcooking.
After the sous vide process, the steak can be quickly seared to develop a flavorful crust if desired, enhancing its texture. This technique yields a juicy steak with consistent pinkness edge to edge and allows control over the exact level of doneness.
The recipe includes guidance for adjusting cooking time and temperature for different doneness levels. This method is suited for home cooks wanting a reliably tender and flavorful sirloin steak with minimal risk of overcooking.
Ingredients
- 1 sirloin steak (1 pound, about 1 inch thick)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste, coarse
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 2 cloves garlic minced (2 teaspoons)
- fresh herbs such as thyme or rosemary, optional
Instructions
- Pre-heat the sous vide water bath: Add water to the sous vide container or a large pot, set the Sous Vide Precision Cooker to (135°F/57°C) for medium-rare doneness. If you’d like to cook it more or less, see the note below*. (It's best to place the container on a cutting board or pad to prevent it from burning the surface of your counter.)
- Season the steak: Rub the steak with 1/2 tablespoon oil on all sides.
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, minced garlic and optional herbs.
- Sous Vide the steak: Add the seasoned sirloin steak to a zip-lock bag. (You can also use vacuum seal bags if you have a vacuum sealer.)
- Seal all but one corner of the bag, and slowly place it into the water bath. Make sure everything below the zip-line is covered by water. Then seal the rest of the bag. (Use a kitchen tong to help to push down the bag if the water is too hot.)
- Leave the bag in the water bath and make sure it is fully submerged.
- Cook for 1 hour for a 1-inch sirloin steak. (It takes 1.5 hours for 1.5 inches, and 2 hours for 2 inches. )
- Sear the steak: When the timer goes off, remove the bag from the water bath.
- Wipe off the moisture with paper towels. (It's very important to dry the surface completely, otherwise, it will interfere with the searing.)
- Season with more salt and pepper if necessary.
- Place the cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat. Add the remaining olive oil. Once hot, add the steak and sear about 1 minute per side. (You can also quickly sear the steak on the grill.)
- Slice against the grain and serve with potatoes and veggies.
Notes
- Adjust temperature and cooking time according to preferred doneness using the provided chart.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 647mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 386mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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