This sous vide filet mignon cooks to perfection every single time. It's super tender, juicy, and filled with a delicious flavor from the homemade mushroom cream sauce. And to make it even better, the steak is pan seared after cooking in the sous vide for an irresistible crust.
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The Best Sous Vide Filet Mignon
If filet mignon is your favorite cut of steak, just wait until you try it using the sous vide method. I'm pretty confident that it'll be the best steak you ever have - even better than one you'd get at a Steakhouse.
Seriously, this sous vide filet mignon is slowly cooked in the sous vide machine until it's incredibly tender and juicy, then it gets quickly pan seared to lock in all of those juices and give the steak and nice crust.
It's just crazy delicious as is, but this recipe for filet mignon takes it to another level by topping it off with a simple yet super flavorful mushroom cream sauce. It's so good!
Anyone who tries this sous vide filet mignon won't believe you didn't pick it up from a five-star restaurant, and they'd never know just how easy it was to make.
It really is so simple. Even if you've never cooked filet mignon before, I promise you'll nail this recipe.
Oh, and since most of the time spent cooking these steaks is just letting the sous vide do its thing, you'll have plenty of time to work on some tasty sides to serve with them. If you're wondering what to serve with filet mignon, my two favorite recipes are this twice baked potato casserole and this garlic bread.
Ingredients
One of the things I love most about this easy filet mignon recipe is how simple the ingredients are. The majority of them are pantry staples, so you might even have everything you need on hand already.
Anyway, here's everything you'll need to make the sous vide filet mignon:
- 2 filet mignon steaks
- Salt and Pepper
- Fresh thyme
- ¼ stick butter
And here's what you'll need for the mushroom sauce:
- ¼ stick butter
- 1 tbsp. minced garlic
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- ½ cup minced shallots
- 3 tbsp. Cognac or brandy
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
Not too bad, right?
By the way, if you love a good mushroom sauce, then you'll definitely want to check out this Olive Garden chicken marsala recipe next. It's really similar to this recipe but with chicken instead of steak.
How To Make Sous Vide Filet Mignon
It's about time to start cooking the filet mignon sous vide style!
And trust me when I say this recipe is about as easy as it gets. Even if you've never tried cooking sous vide before, I guarantee you'll have no trouble making the best steak recipe ever!
Anyway, let's stop wasting time and get to it.
Step 1: Prepare The Filets
First, you'll want to season the filet mignon steaks on both sides with salt and pepper. If necessary, use your hands to rub the seasoning into the meat.
Then you can place the steaks and your fresh thyme in a plastic Ziplock bag or sous vide bag and remove the air, then make sure to seal the bag tightly.
Step 2: Sous Vide The Filets
Once you've prepared the filet mignon steaks, you can place the bag and sous vide runner in a pot or large container full of water and set it to cook at 130°F for 1 hour. After the hour is up, you'll want to remove the steaks from the bag and set them on a plate lined with paper towels.
Step 3: Sear The Steaks
Up next, take out a cast iron skillet, set it over medium heat, and melt ¼ stick of butter in it.
As soon as the butter melts and the pan is hot, add the evenly cooked filet mignon to it and sear the filets for a few minutes on both sides until nice and golden brown. When the steaks have the seared crust, you can set them aside and work on the sauce.
Step 4: Make The Sauce And Serve
Lastly, in the same skillet you just seared the steak in, you'll want to melt another ¼ stick of butter, then you can add the shallots and sauté them for 2 minutes.
After that, you can add the mushrooms and Cognac and cook over medium heat for 2 more minutes. Next, you can stir in the cream and mustard and simmer everything for 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Finally, you can serve your steaks warm with the mushroom sauce poured on top.
Enjoy!
How To Store Sous Vide Filet Mignon
This recipe for sous vide filet mignon makes 2 servings, so it's perfect for date night or just a dinner for one if you want to have some leftovers.
Speaking of leftovers, if you do end up with any, then you can store the cooked steak wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3-4 days.
Alternatively, if you want your steaks to last longer, then you can freeze them for up to 3 months. Either store them in a shallow airtight container or wrap the steak in plastic wrap and keep it in a freezer-safe bag.
How To Reheat Filet Mignon
Once you're ready to enjoy these sous vide filet mignon steaks again, they're pretty good cold, but I think they're definitely best reheated.
With that said, to reheat your leftover steaks, just put them in an oven-safe dish and warm them in the oven at 350°F for around 8-10 minutes - or until they're fully warmed through. And if you want to reheat the frozen steak, just let it thaw in the fridge overnight first.
FAQs About This Sous Vide Filet Mignon Recipe
How long does filet mignon take in sous vide?
The exact time for making sous vide filet mignon will depend on the thickness of the steaks, your preferred level of doneness, and the temperature you set the sous vide machine to. But with that said, cooking the steak at 130°F for 1 hour will make the perfect medium rare steak.
Should you salt filet mignon before sous vide?
Yes, you should salt filet mignon before you put it in the sous vide. Ideally, any meat you cook - whether being sous vide or not - should be salted before cooking. This helps to guarantee a flavorful steak and also helps to tenderize the meat as it cooks.
Do you season sous vide filet mignon?
Yes, you lightly season sous vide filet mignon with a combination of salt, pepper, and thyme or any fresh herbs that you want. It doesn't need much seasoning since the sauce in this recipe adds a ton of flavor.
What temperature should filet mignon be cooked at?
When it comes to making juicy filet mignon, it's best to sous vide them at 130°F for at least 1 hour. That said, the exact time to cook filet mignon will depend on your desired level of doneness.
Wrapping It Up
Well, that's how to make sous vide filet mignon!
I'll be honest, I really think using a sous vide cooker is the best and easiest way to cook filet mignon. The steak just turns out so tender and super juicy every single time without you having to really do anything. Then the simple mushroom sauce is just an added flavorful bonus in this recipe.
I always make this recipe if I want to impress my wife with a meal that tastes like it came from a high-end restaurant, and it just makes date night that much better!
Anyway, I hope you enjoy this sous vide filet mignon recipe as much as I/we do.
And, as always, if you give this recipe a try, then be sure to leave a comment below and let us know how it went!
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Juicy Sous Vide Filet Mignon (PERFECTLY Cooked Every Time)
This sous vide filet mignon cooks to perfection every single time. It's super tender, juicy, and filled with a delicious flavor from the homemade mushroom cream sauce. And to make it even better, the steak is pan seared after cooking in the sous vide for an irresistible crust.
Ingredients
- 2 filet mignon steaks
- Salt and Pepper
- Fresh thyme
- ¼ stick butter
Mushroom sauce:
- ¼ stick butter
- 1 tbsp. minced garlic
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- ½ cup minced shallots
- 3 tbsp. Cognac or brandy
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Season filet mignon steaks with salt and pepper.
- Place filets and thyme in a plastic bag and press the air out. Vacuum seal it tightly.
- Fully submerge the bag in the water, and sous vide for 1 hour at 130°F.
- Remove the filets from the bag and place them on a separate plate.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt ¼ stick butter and sear the cooked filets on all sides until golden brown, just a couple of minutes per side.
- In the same skillet, heat additional butter, add the shallots, and saute for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cognac, and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes. Stir in the cream and mustard and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
- Serve with the filets with the sauce.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1 steakAmount Per Serving: Calories: 573Total Fat: 52gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 27g
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