Description

Tired of tough and chewy filet mignon? Sous vide is here to save the day. Achieve perfect tenderness and juiciness every time with precise temperature control methods. Learn how to overcome common pain points of cooking filet mignon at home and enjoy restaurant-quality steak in your own kitchen. Check out our recipe for making your red wine and herbs-infused steak.

Ingredients

4 Filet mignon (6 to 8 oz each)

1/2 Cup olive oil

1/4 Cup dry red wine (Melot or Chianti)

1/2 Cup yellow onion (Diced)

1 Diced shallot

2 Tablespoons of minced garlic

1 Tablespoon of dried parsley

1 Tablespoon of dried oregano

1 Tablespoon of dried thyme

Sea Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Step 1 – Begin by removing your steaks from the packaging, rinsing them under running water, and patting them dry with paper towels. Then, place them on a baking sheet.
Step 2 – Dice the aromatics, such as garlic, onion, and shallot. Next, in a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, red wine, aromatics, and dried herbs, salt, and pepper to create a well-mixed seasoning.
Step 3 – Place the filets in a Ziploc or vacuum-sealed bag and pour the oil mixture into each bag. To ensure even distribution, use a spoon to assist you in spreading the mixture evenly.
Step 4 – Fill a large soup pot or a Sous Vide container about three-quarters full with water. Insert your precision cooking machine into the container and set the cooking temperature to your desired doneness.
Step 5 – You don’t have to wait for the water bath to reach your desired temperature before putting your sealed bag of steak in. The machine will slowly bring up to the set temperature. Clip the bag to the pot’s side and let it cook for at least one hour and up to four hours.
Step 6 – When done cooking, remove your bag of steak from the water bath. Take your steaks out of the sealed bag. Heat your grill or frying pan over medium-high heat. Sear and brown each side of the steak for about 2 minutes. You can serve your steak with your preferred side dishes.

Notes

You can use Ziploc or vacuum-sealed bag to cook your steak.
The length of Sous Vide time depends on the thickness of the steak and how you like the doneness. It usually takes 1 hour to a maximum of 4 hours.
Use the temperature chart to decide how you like your filet mignon to be cooked.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour to 4 hours
Category: Entree
Method: Sous Vide
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Sous Vide, Steak, Filet Mignon, restaurant style