Sous Vide Sirloin Steak Recipe (+VIDEO)
Sous Vide Sirloin Steak is a no-fuss, no-fail recipe to cook this family-sized beef cut, turning it to a super tender and juicy dinner full of flavor! With only 5 minutes of prep time, sous vide machine cooks the sirloin steak to your targeted temperature precisely, and no more overcooked edges with the undercooked center!
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 1 sirloin steak (1 pound, about 1 inch thick)
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt or to taste
- 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.
Video
Notes
- *Follow the chart below if you'd like to cook your sirloin steak to other doneness:
| Sirloin Steak Doneness | Temperature |
| Rare | 130°F (54°C) |
| Medium Rare | 135°F (57°C) |
| Medium | 145°F (63°C) |
| Medium-well | 155°F (68°C) |
| Well Done | 165°F (73°C) |
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 647mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg