If you’re on the quest for the most tender, flavorful beef tenderloin, sous vide is the way to go. This cooking method ensures your meat is cooked to perfection, edge to edge, every single time.

Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin

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Why Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin?

Cooking beef tenderloin can be nerve-wracking. It’s an expensive cut of meat, and you want it to come out perfect, right? That’s where sous vide comes in and makes your life a whole lot easier.

Sous vide is all about precision and consistency. With my Typhur Sous Vide Station, you get precise temperature control every time. Simply vacuum-seal the beef tenderloin, place it in a water bath set to your desired temperature, and let it cook slowly and evenly. This method eliminates the worry of overcooking the outside while the inside remains raw. With sous vide, your meat cooks perfectly from edge to edge, ensuring tender, juicy results every time.

what is sous vide

What’s great about this method is that you can achieve the perfect doneness every single time. Whether you like your beef rare, medium-rare, or well-done, sous vide takes out all the guesswork. Traditional methods like grilling or roasting can be hit or miss, often leaving you with parts that are overcooked and others that are undercooked. But with sous vide, you set the temperature and let the magic happen.

Another awesome benefit?

Sous vide locks in all the juices and flavors. By vacuum-sealing the meat, you ensure that all those tasty juices stay inside, giving you a tender, juicy, and flavorful result. No more dry or tough tenderloin—just melt-in-your-mouth goodness.

About Beef Tenderloin

The beef tenderloin is a prized cut of meat that comes from the loin of the cow. It’s known for being exceptionally tender due to its low levels of connective tissue. Here are a few characteristics of this cut:

How Long to Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin

When you’re dealing with quick-cooking meats like steaks or beef tenderloin, achieving the perfect texture and juiciness is all about nailing the right temperature. With sous vide, you set the water bath to the exact temperature you want your meat to reach.

Sous vide beef tenderloin temperature

Recommended Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin Temperatures and Time

Temperature and TimeDonenessResult
122°F/50°C for 45 minutes to 4 hoursRareVery tender, slippery, wet texture
130°F/54°C for 45 minutes to 4 hoursMedium RareButtery-tender; very juicy
135°F/57°C for 45 minutes to 4 hoursMediumFirm but still tender; moderately juicy
143.6°F/62°C for 45 minutes to 4 hoursMedium WellFully firm; moderately juicy
154°F/68°C for 45 minutes to 4 hoursWell doneDry, with a firm, tacky texture

Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin Printable Recipe

Basic Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin

Season the beef tenderloin with salt and pepper. Vacuum seal in a sous vide bag and cook it in a water bath at the desired temperature for 1-3 hours. Sear in a hot pan and let it rest before slicing. Enjoy!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 33 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 3 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 179 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For Sous Vide Cooking

  • 2 each Basic Filet Mignon (200-400g or 7oz-14oz)
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter or Olive Oil, for sous vide cooking
  • 10 turns Fresh Cracked Pepper
  • 1 sprig Fresh Thyme or Rosemary
  • 1 each Garlic Clove, whole skin on crushed

For Searing the Steak

  • 1 tbsp High Temperature Oil: canola oil, grape seed oil, avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter, for basting (optional)

Instructions
 

Nutrition PER SERVING

Calories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 1166mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 401IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg

(Nutrition information is calculated automatically by Spoonacular API and should be considered an estimate.)