Sous Vide Steak

Ingredients

• 2 steaks (ribeye or NY strip), about 1" thick
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• Fresh thyme or rosemary

Instructions

1. Season steaks generously with salt and pepper. Seal in bags with a sprig of thyme.
2. Fill the pot with water. Set to sous vide at 130°F for 1-2 hours for medium-rare.
3. Remove steaks and pat very dry with paper towels.
4. Set pot to sauté on high. Add oil.
5. Sear steaks for about 1 minute per side until a deep brown crust forms.
6. Add butter and garlic in the last 30 seconds, spooning melted butter over the steaks.
7. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

Notes

Adjust temperature to preference: 120°F for rare, 130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium.