To sous vide something means to cook something under vacuum, in French. Sous vide style cooking incorporates sealing whatever you are making in a bag and setting it in the perfect temperature in a container or pot filled with water.
The filet mignon is one of the more tender pieces of beef you can find anywhere. That is why a sous vide filet mignon perhaps a great starter recipe for anyone wanting to get more use out of a sous vide.
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Now, let’s dive in to this awesome sous vide filet mignon recipe.
Sous Vide Filet Mignon Internal Temperature Ranges
| Rare | 120°F – 130°F |
| Medium-Rare | 131°F – 136 °F |
| Medium | 137°F – 145°F |
| Medium-Well | 146°F – 156°F |
| Well-Done | 157°F+ |
Ingredients
- 2 filet mignon steaks (6-8 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, such as thyme or rosemary)
How to Make a Sous Vide Filet Mignon
- Preheat your sous vide machine to 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare or 135°F (57°C) for medium doneness.
- Season both sides of the filet mignon steaks with salt and pepper, to taste. You can also add some fresh herbs if desired.
- Place each steak in a separate vacuum-sealed bag. Add a tablespoon of olive oil and minced garlic to each bag, spreading them evenly around the steak.
- Seal the bags using a vacuum sealer or using the water displacement method (submerge the bag in water and let the pressure push out the air before sealing).
- Place the sealed bags in the preheated water bath and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, depending on the desired doneness.
- Once the cooking time is up, remove the bags from the water bath and carefully remove the steaks from the bags.
- Heat a skillet over high heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil. Sear the steaks on each side for 1-2 minutes until a crust forms.
- Let the steaks rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
