A bold, juicy beef chuck steak cooked perfectly with sous vide, then seared for a golden crust and incredible tenderness.
1½– to 2-inch thick chuck eye steak (about 3 pounds)
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter (optional)
1 sprig fresh rosemary (optional)
1 sprig fresh thyme (optional)
1 sprig fresh sage (optional)
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
2 cloves garlic, peeled (optional)
2 teaspoons coarse sea salt (for sprinkling)
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper (for sprinkling)
1. Season the chuck steak with fine sea salt and black pepper. Add butter, herbs, lemon zest, and garlic if using. Vacuum seal.
2. Preheat sous vide water bath to 131°F (55°C).
3. Cook steak in sous vide for 24 to 36 hours.
4. Remove steak from bag and pat very dry.
5. Heat grill or skillet until very hot.
6. Sear steak 1 minute per side until browned and crisp.
7. Let rest 5 minutes.
8. Slice across the grain and sprinkle with coarse sea salt and pepper.
9. Serve with your favorite sides.
For medium steak, use 136°F. For medium-well, 141°F.
Cook up to 48 hours for extra tenderness.
Cover your sous vide bath to prevent evaporation during long cooks.
Double-bag if using Ziploc bags for long sous vide times.
Find it online: https://sousviderecipe.com/beef-chuck-steak-sous-vide/