Perfect Sous Vide Sirloin Steak (+ Video) (2024)

Sous Vide Sirloin Steak is a no-fuss, no-fail recipe to cook this family-sized beef cut, turning it to a super tender and juicy dinner full of flavor! I’ll share with you the best temperature and time to sous vide the sirloin steak for a restaurant-quality meal. No more overcooked edges with the undercooked center!

This is the most reliable way to get the perfect steak every time! Serve this sous vide top sirloin with potatoes and veggies for a complete meal.

What is Sous Vide?

Sous videsteak is a French cooking technique to cook the steak where the meat is vacuum-sealed in a bag, and then cooked for a long time to a precise temperature in a warm water bath.

Why Sous Vide Sirloin Steak?

Sous vide is my favorite way to steak and completely a game-changer:

• The sous vide method ensures that your sirloin steak is cooked to your desired doneness, whether it’s rare, medium-rare, medium, or well-done.
• There’s no guesswork, and the steak will reach the exact temperature you set. You’ll never undercook or overcook your sirloin.
• You can cook multiple steaks with the same level of doneness, making it perfect for serving large groups.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Sirloin Steak: It’s a boneless cut coming from the sirloin section. Sirloin is divided into several types of steak. When buying a sirloin steak, look for top sirloin, which is a more prized cut than bottom sirloin or sirloin tip steak.
• Olive Oil: Regular olive oil works best for this recipe. Avoid extra virgin olive oil as it has a lower smoke point.
• Salt & Pepper: I used coarse salt, but you can use regular table salt or sea salt. Freshly ground black pepper works the best.
• Garlic: You can use either freshly minced garlic or garlic powder.
• Herbs: Fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme add extra flavor to this recipe.

Step-By-Step Instructions With Photos

1. Set the Sous Vide Precision Cooker to 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare or other desired doneness and set the time for 1 hour.

2. Rub the steak with oil and season on both sides with coarse salt, ground black pepper, minced garlic, and herbs.

3. Place it in a zip-lock bag. Place the bag in the water bath and seal the bag using the“water displacement” technique. Leave the bag in the water bath and cook for 1 hour.

4. Remove it from the water once the timer goes off. Pat dry the surface thoroughly with paper towels. and then sear for about 1 minute per side, just to caramelize the outside. Add more seasoning if needed. Let the steak rest on a plate or cutting board covered with foil for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Sirloin Steak Seasoning

There is no marinade needed for this recipe. I like to prepare my top sirloin steak by rubbing it with olive oil and season with salt, ground black pepper, minced garlic, fresh rosemary, and thyme.

Season generously BEFORE sous vide cooking for the best result! With this simple seasoning, this recipe is keto and gluten-free!

Temperature Chart

Set the sous vide machine to your designed doneness. For example,if you’d like to have a tender, juicy sirloin steak, don’t cook the meat past medium doneness (145°F/63°C).

Follow the chart below for other steak doneness:

Note: The safe internal temperature for beef cooked with traditional methods is 145°F (63°C) according to theUSDA, but with sous vide your steak is safe to eat even if the temperature is below this threshold as it’s cooked for a much longer time.

How Long To Cook Sirloin Steak Sous Vide

Sirloin steak is a relatively tender cut that doesn’t require a long cook time. It takes about 1 hour to sous vide a 1-inch sirloin, 1.5 hours for 1.5 inches, and 2 hours for 2 inches.

It’s ok to leave it in the warm bath for an extra 1-2 hours.

Can You Overcook Sirloin Steak In The Sous Vide Machine?

Although you cannot “overcook” a steak with the sous vide method (you can leave the meat in a warm bath for an extra hour or two), the texture can become mushy if the steak is left in the machine for too long.

Can I Sous Vide Frozen Sirloin Steak?

Yes, you can sous vide steak straight from frozen. Follow the same instructions and add 1 more hour to the cooking time.

How To Serve Sous Vide Sirloin Steak

• Steamed Broccoli
• Mashed Potatoes
• Salad

FAQs

Why is my sous vide sirloin steak tough?

Steak can be chewy when its internal temperature is too high. So if you set the wrong temperature, your steak can become tough and chewy.

Is 4 hours too long to sous vide a steak?

It depends on the type of steak you cook. For sirloin steak, it takes about 1 hour to cook, but it’s ok to leave it in the water bath for as long as 3 to 4 hours.

How long do you sous vide steaks per inch?

As a general rule of thumb, for every 1 inch of thickness, you should sous vide the steak for about 1 hour.

More Sous Vide Recipes

• Sous Vide Skirt Steak
• Sous Vide T-Bone Steak
• Sous Vide Flat Iron Steak
• Sous Vide New York Strip

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