Sous Vide Steak Dinner Ideas
Curious about how to sous vide steak? Let us guide you through the basics with meal prep tips and recipes to make your next steak dinner a showstopper. High-end restaurants have used sous vide cooking for decades to cook food to the desired level. But now, the technique has become more accessible and affordable, and many cooks can enjoy sous vide cooking at home. You may have heard about sous vide, or perhaps you're unfamiliar with it but interested in trying it yourself. If so, we're excited to share yet another journey toward delicious food and great recipe ideas.
How Long to Sous Vide Steak
When it comes to sous vide, patience pays off. Cooking times can vary depending on whether your steak is fresh or frozen, the cut, and your desired doneness.
- Fresh Steak: Typically 1–2 hours at your desired temperature (e.g., 129°F for medium-rare).
- Frozen Steak: Allow for an additional 30–60 minutes to ensure even cooking.
Sous vide is forgiving, so slightly longer cooking times won’t harm your steak—actually, when you sous vide steak it is more likely it will remain juicy and tender!
Making delicious, flavorful steak also depends on the quality of your ingredients. Shop our selection of fresh cut steaks today to order premium cuts of USDA beef and fantastic dinner options delivered straight to you.
How Does Sous Vide Work for Steak?
The sous vide process involves immersing vacuum-sealed food in a water bath heated to a constant, precise temperature. Here’s why it works so well:
Consistent Heat: A sous vide machine ensures gradual, controlled cooking, eliminating the risk of overcooking.
Flavor Infusion: Herbs, marinades, and spices sealed with the protein enhance its flavor throughout the cooking process.
No Guesswork: No need to poke or cut into your meat. The water temperature matches your target doneness, guaranteeing perfection every time.
The one thing sous vide doesn’t do? Create a caramelized crust. That’s why searing the steak before or after cooking is essential for achieving that perfect finish.
Sous Vide Steak Meal Prep
The beauty of sous vide steak lies in its "set it and forget it" nature. You can prepare multiple steaks in advance, cook them to your desired doneness, and store them in the refrigerator or freezer for later use. This makes sous vide perfect for meal prepping high-quality, protein-packed meals that can be ready in minutes when you're short on time.
Can You Sous Vide Steak and Sear the Steak Later?
Absolutely! Sous vide simplifies meal prep and ensures that you always have perfectly cooked steak ready to go. Once the steak is cooked, you can refrigerate or freeze it directly in the vacuum-sealed bag. When you're ready to serve, simply reheat the steak in the sous vide machine or a warm water bath for 30 minutes (at the same cooking temperature). Then, finish it with a quick sear in a hot skillet or on the grill to achieve that beautiful caramelized crust. This method allows you to enjoy restaurant-quality steak whenever you want, with minimal effort.
Sous Vide Steak Recipes
Elevate your steak dinners with these sous vide recipes inspired by the fresh cuts included in the Wholey's USDA Steak Sampler.
Sous Vide Ribeye Steak
Sous Vide Filet Mignon
Sous Vide NY Strip Steak
What Else Can You Sous Vide?
- Chicken (Don't miss out on plump, juicy chicken meat with crispy skin by cooking chicken sous vide and finishing it with a crispy sear in a skillet after.)
- Apple & rosemary pork chops (Never overcook your pork chops again!)
- Chuck roast
- Pulled pork
- Butternut squash and apple soup (Letting veggies cook slowly keeps them tender and tasty, and a soup like this can be pulled together within 20 minutes and frozen perfectly.)
And that's not all! Sous vide cooking can create delectable desserts like Crème Brûlée, cheesecake, coffee, Bananas Foster, and butter-poached pears, just to name a few. Try something new with a little help from Wholey. We're happy to help guide you to fresh, delicious meals, means of cooking, and recipes that will make mealtimes better and more accessible for the entire family. We hope you enjoy these sous vide recipe ideas!