Sous Vide Tri-tip Steak

Serves 4

The tri-tip steak is a cut of beef that is not very common. It can be a tough cut of steak that is transformed by cooking it using the Sous Vide method.  It can be an inexpensive cut with a great burst of flavor.  This is a simple recipe that offers a high end feel to it.  Your favorite aromatics can be added to the pan when searing for more flavor impact.

Ingredients
2 tri-tip steaks
Sea salt
Ground black pepper
2 tbsp Avocado oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter

Directions

1. Preheat the water bath to 129°F for a medium rare steak.  The temperature can be changed to the desired doneness in the temperature doneness chart.
2. Season the tri-tip steaks with salt and pepper on all sides.  
3. Place the steaks in a bag and vacuum seal or use the water displacement method.
4. Insert the bag into the water bath and cook for 7 hours.
5. Remove the tri-tip steak from the water bath and the bag.
6. Pat the tri-tips dry using a paper towel.  
7. Using a cast iron pan over high heat, warm up the avocado oil until it shimmers.  Roughly 30 seconds. Add the butter and let it melt, approximately 20 seconds.
8. Place the steaks in the pan and sear each side.  It should take about 1 minute per side until a good browned crust is formed.
9. Remove from the cast iron pan and serve.