Sous Vide Filet Mignon with Chimichurri

With Anova, Patrick never has to worry about overcooking steak. It's done exactly how he wants it done, every time. He is here today to share one his favorite summertime recipes, a juicy and tender filet mignon served with a wicked fresh chimichurri.

Author

Patrick Mathieu

Food, family, and firefighting pretty well sums up what Patrick loves. Recently he discovered sous vide, and it has taken his already stellar cooking game to the next level. Patrick uses Anova while at home, but also at the firehouse. Routinely serving up family-style meals worthy of high-praise, he keeps his fellow firefighters well fed and ready to go into action whenever necessary!

Prep Time: 00:15

Recipe Time: 01:00

Temperature Options:

Medium rare

130F / 54.4C

Ingredients

• 2 8 ounce filet mignon steaks, cut 1 ½ to 2 inches thick
• 2 strips bacon
• 2 toothpicks
• 1 garlic clove, smashed
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
• Dash of Worcestershire
• Kosher salt
• Fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• Chimichurri ingredients:
• 1 cup lightly packed parsley
• ½ cup lightly packed cilantro
• 3 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
• 2 tablespoons green onion, white and green part minced
• 3/4 cup grapeseed oil
• 3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

1. Set the Anova Sous Vide Precision Cooker to 130°F/ 54.4°C degrees for medium-rare.
2. Wrap each steak with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Season the steaks liberally with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper on both sides. Place in a large zipper lock bag with the garlic, rosemary and Worcestershire.
3. Seal the bag using the water immersion method and place the bag in the water bath for 1 hour.
4. When the timer goes off, remove the bag from the water bath and remove steaks from the plastic bag.

Indoor/Outdoor Finish

1. Dry steaks really well with paper towels and sear for two minutes per side on your choice of grill or a cast-iron skillet. If using skillet, near end, baste the steaks with butter.
2. For chimichurri, place all ingredients in food processor or blender and blend until smooth and combined. Serve over filets!