Sous Vide Round Steak

This sous vide round steak recipe will give you a perfectly tender and juicy steak every time, thanks to the precise temperature control of the Anova Precision® Cooker. The steak is first seasoned with a simple blend of herbs and spices, then vacuum-sealed and cooked in the sous vide water bath until it reaches the perfect doneness. Finish it off with a quick sear in a hot pan for a delicious caramelized crust. Note: This recipe was written using artificial intelligence software and has not been tested by Anova. Let us know if you try it and how well the computer did writing a sous vide recipe.

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Prep Time: 00:15

Recipe Time: 02:00

Temperature : 135F / 57.2C

Ingredients

• 2 (8-ounce) round steaks, about 1 inch thick
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Attach an Anova Precision Cooker to a vessel of water and set the temperature to 135°F (57°C).
2. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder. Season the round steaks generously with the spice blend.
3. Place each steak in a separate vacuum-seal or zipper-lock bag and add 1 tablespoon of oil to each bag. Seal the bags using a vacuum sealer or the water displacement method.
4. Once the water bath has reached the desired temperature, add the sealed bags to the water bath and cook for 2 hours.

Finishing Steps

1. After 2 hours, remove the steaks from the bags and pat them dry with paper towels.
2. Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Sear the steaks for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until a crust forms.
3. Remove the steaks from the pan and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your perfectly cooked sous vide round steak with your favorite side dishes!