Sous Vide Flank Steak Food

SOUS VIDE STEAK DINNER

Steps:

• Set a sous vide machine to 130 degrees according to the manufacturer's directions. Combine the steaks, shallots, thyme, 2 tablespoons of the butter, 2 cloves of the garlic, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Press out all the air and seal tightly. Place in a second heavy-duty resealable plastic bag, press out the air out and seal tightly.
• Combine the spinach, cream, cream cheese, the remaining clove of garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt in another heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Press out all the air and seal tightly. Place in a second heavy-duty resealable plastic bag, press out the air out and seal tightly.
• Put the bags in the sous vide water bath and cook for 2 to 4 hours (the longer you leave it in, the better the flavor).
• Remove the steaks from the bags and pat dry. Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the steaks and cook for 30 seconds. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and cook for another 30 seconds. Flip and cook for 1 minute more. Transfer to 2 plates. Remove the garlic clove from the spinach, stir and divide between the plates. Serve with garlic bread.

SOUS VIDE FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Fill the water bath container, position circulator, and preheat to 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Combine onion, rosemary, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a blender or small food processor; pulse ingredients until smooth.
• Pat flank steak pieces dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Spread onion mixture on both sides of the flank steaks. Place each seasoned flank steak in a 2-quart zip-top freezer bag, squeeze out all the air, and seal the bags.
• When the bath has reached 130 degrees, place bags in the water bath. Secure bags to the side of the bath, so they will not overlap each other or come in contact with the circulator. Alternatively, use a rack in the bottom of the bath to hold the sealed bags. Bags should be in the circulating 130 degree F (54 degrees C) bath for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
• About 5 minutes prior to the end of the cook time, set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• When the cook time is complete, remove flank steak from the bags and place on a broiler pan.
• Broil in the preheated oven until they reach the desired browning, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from oven and tent with aluminum foil for 5 to 10 minutes. The broiler and the foil tent will allow the internal temperature to rise to 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), or medium doneness, when tested with an instant read thermometer.
• Slice steak across the grain of the meat into thin slices for serving. Season with additional Worcestershire sauce, if desired.

SOUS VIDE MARINATED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Cut off any surface fat from the steak.
• Combine soy sauce, honey, olive oil, vinegar, and garlic in a flat glass dish. Add steak and marinate in the refrigerator for 5 hours, turning occasionally.
• Place a heat-resistant pad underneath a large pot filled with water. Attach a sous vide precision cooker to the pot and set temperature to 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Set timer for 3 hours.
• Remove the steak from the marinade and shake off excess liquid. Place into a bag and vacuum seal or use the water emersion method to remove all air.
• When timer is up, remove steak from the pot and pat dry with a paper towel.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Place steak on the hot grill and grill on one side for 2 to 3 minutes. Cut in half and serve.

SOUS VIDE PRIME RIB

Steps:

• Prepare a thermocirculator and water bath according to manufacturer's directions. Set thermocirculator to 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) and allow water bath to come up to temperature. Season rib roast evenly with 1 tablespoon salt and transfer to a large vacuum-sealable bag; arrange butter cubes, thyme sprigs, and crushed garlic around rib roast in bag.
• Seal bag with a vacuum sealer according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer vacuum-sealed rib roast to warm water bath with thermocirculator, cover vessel with aluminum foil to reduce evaporation, and cook for 6 hours. Remove rib roast from bag; roast will be at 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) when pulled from water bath. Transfer to a rimmed sheet pan lined with paper towels and gently pat dry; reserve contents remaining in bag.
• Preheat the oven to broil with an oven rack positioned about 10 inches below the heat source. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and fit with a wire rack.
• Season rib roast evenly with remaining tablespoon salt and pepper and place on the prepared baking pan.
• Cook rib roast in the preheated oven until fat cap is deeply caramelized, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer rib roast to a large cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain into 1- to 1 1/2-inch thick slices; garnish sliced prime rib with flaky sea salt to taste.
• While rib roast is in the oven, combine reserved contents from vacuum bag and mushrooms in a medium saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are mostly tender and liquid has reduced completely, 8 to 10 minutes. Add wine and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until wine is almost completely reduced, about 5 minutes. Add beef broth and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 15 minutes; remove thyme sprigs and discard. Season mushroom sauce to taste with salt and serve alongside sliced prime rib.