Chateaubriand Recipe - Sous Vide Filet Mignon Roast (2024)

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Let’s talk about the relatively unknown beef roast called chateaubriand.

Do you love filet mignon, but have to cook for a dinner party?

Look no further than Omaha Steaks chateaubriand steak, which is otherwise known as a filet mignon roast.

This roast is our new favorite secret weapon for any dinner party because it’s so tasty, easy to sous vide, and saying the word chateaubriand just makes you feel fancy!

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What is chateaubriand?

Chateaubriand is a special super-tender beef roast. To put it simply, or to explain to your guests that will want to make it after trying your dish, it is a filet mignon roast/beef tenderloin.

This cut of meat is incredibly tender because it comes from the tenderloin, like your classic filet mignon, and is a part of the cow that is non-weight bearing.

To learn more specific detail around this amazing cut of meat check out Omaha Steaks’ chateaubriand information page.

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Chateaubriand vs filet mignon:

A chateaubriand is a the entire filet mignon tenderloin served in a large roast cut.

A filet mignon is just a chateaubriand that a butcher has hand cut into individual servings.

Choose a chateaubriand if you prefer less of the char on the outside of the meat and want more of that perfectly cooked medium rare center.

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How to cook chateaubriand:

Cooking your chateaubriand via sous vide is a no-fail and easy way to cook this premium cut of beef perfectly every single time, no matter how busy you are entertaining a party or taking care of your family.

All it takes is a sous vide (they’re very affordable), a water bath, an hour and a half, and a few simple ingredients. We’re a fan of a perfect medium rare or chateaubriand, and if you’d like that result set your sous vide to 130-131°F (54°C), and after the hour and a half you will have these perfect results every time.

If you’re a fan of sous vide, don’t miss our other sous vide recipes.

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How to cut and serve chateaubriand:

After letting your chateaubriand rest for at least 5 minutes, it’s time to cut and serve this roast for your guests.

Because the chateaubriand is a filet mignon roast, we cut them about ¾ of an inch thick to allow our guests to enjoy a luxurious steak experience. Feel free to also slice it thinly because it will come out delicious no matter how it’s sliced.

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We served our chateaubriand feast with two new favorite Omaha Steaks sides!

Specifically our favorite was the multi colored carrots which a delicious natural sweetness. To top it all off, we made Omaha Steaks roasted potatoes, and finished them in our cast iron pan that we used to sear the chateaubriand to pick up all those delicious pan drippings.

Roasts are never anything you should be afraid of, and they definitely are not the bland or boring piece of meat that you may have experienced growing up.

Chateaubriand aka filet mignon roast is our new favorite way to make a large amount of beef for all of our upcoming dinner parties, and you should try it too! It is a sure way to wow everyone.

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SOUS VIDE CHATEAUBRIAND RECIPE

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

If you like filet mignon, you’ll love a chateaubriand roast! Here’s how to sous vide a chateaubriand tenderloin.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Set your sous vide to 130-131°F (54°C) for a medium rare chateaubriand.
  2. Season your chateaubriand thoroughly with salt and pepper, and place in a ziplock bag.
  3. Cut ¼ stick of butter into four pieces and place two on each side of the chateaubriand.
  4. Finally, add in the garlic and the three sprigs of thyme. This herb will add a great flavor infusion into the chateaubriand while in the sous vide water bath.
  5. Place the ziplock bag in the water bath using the easy water displacement method to take the air out of the bag and let it cook for an hour and a half.
  6. Once your chateaubriand has taken an hour and a half sous vide bath, take it out of the bag and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  7. While it’s resting, preheat your pan on high heat and pat your chateaubriand dry. Add butter or an oil with a high smoke point, like grapeseed oil, to your pan and quickly sear your chateaubriand on each side.
  8. It’s important to remind you that your chateaubriand is already perfectly cooked from the sous vide. Your only goal is to add a nice crust to the outside of the roast.
  9. Once seared, take the roast out of the pan and let it rest for at least 5 minutes.

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Chateaubriand Recipe - Sous Vide Filet Mignon Roast (2024)

FAQs

How long to cook chateaubriand in sous vide? ›

How to Sous Vide a Chateaubriand
  1. Defrost Completely & Bring to Room Temperature. ...
  2. Prep & Season the Roast. ...
  3. Sous Vide at 10°F Below the Desired Doneness for 3 Hours. ...
  4. Sear Chateaubriand in a Hot Skillet. ...
  5. Rest 15-20 Minutes. ...
  6. Slice and Serve.
Nov 21, 2023

How long do you cook filet mignon in sous vide? ›

How Long to Sous Vide Filet Mignon
Level of DonenessSous Vide Steak TemperatureTime to Cook
Medium-rare130°F45 minutes to 2.5 hours
Medium145°F45 minutes to 4 hours
Medium-well150°F45 minutes to 3 hours
Well done160°F+1 to 3 hours
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Is chateaubriand tenderloin the same as filet mignon? ›

Chateaubriand is a thicker cut of beef that comes from the same part of the cow as filet mignon. However, it is cut from the thicker end of the tenderloin, which means it has more fat running through the meat. This fat gives chateaubriand a richer, more buttery flavor than filet mignon.

How long does it take to sous vide a tenderloin roast? ›

Place beef in resealable ziploc bag or vacuum bag. Add rosemary, thyme, crushed garlic cloves, and olive oil. Sous vide for 2-3 hours.

Does meat get more tender the longer you sous vide? ›

Sous vide allows for long, slow cooking at a low temperature, which breaks down these tissues and results in tender, juicy meat. Prepare the meat with generous salt and any other desired seasonings, then cook for a long time at a low temperature.

What temperature should chateaubriand be cooked at? ›

Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 135°F for medium rare, 150°F for medium doneness. Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 10°F to reach 145°F for medium rare; 160°F for medium.)

What is so special about chateaubriand? ›

These days, Chateaubriand is a fancy way of promising a diner a very tender steak cut from the thickest part of beef tenderloin; this is the long tapering muscle found directly on the lower two sides of the animal's spine.

Why is chateaubriand so expensive? ›

Chateaubriand steak commands a higher price than all other tenderloin cuts because it comes from the one and only center of the tenderloin.

How much chateaubriand for two people? ›

Cut from the thickest section of the fillet, the chateaubriand is perfect for roasting as a joint for a small group, due to it's tenderness and delicate flavour. Allow approximately 200-250g per person.

What is the best sous vide temperature for roast? ›

Place seasoned roast into a vacuum bag and seal using a vacuum sealer. Immerse the bag in a heat-proof container of water with a sous vide cooker. Set temperature to 134 degrees F (57 degrees C); cook for 18 hours.

Can you overcook a roast in sous vide? ›

And because your sous vide machine will be set to the exact temperature that you want the food to reach, you know it'll never go above this point and overcook. You just need to make sure that you're cooking your ingredients at the ideal temperature, which you can work out using our Sous Vide Cooking Time Calculator.

What is the best temperature to sous vide steak? ›

What Temperature Should I Sous Vide?
Sous Vide Steak Temperature Chart
Very Rare to Rare120°F (49°C) to 128°F (53°C)1 to 2 1/2 hours
Medium Rare129°F (54°C) to 134°F (57°C)1 to 4 hours
Medium135°F (57°C) to 144°F (62°C)1 to 4 hours
Medium-Well145°F (63°C) to 155°F (68°C)1 to 3 1/2 hours
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Is 2 hours long enough for sous vide steak? ›

Sous Vide the Steak for 1-3 Hours

For more than two steaks or larger cuts, sous vide for at least two hours. For our massive King Cut steaks, cook with the immersion circulator for three hours. We recommend 125°F for a perfect medium-rare steak for the optimal eating experience.

What is the ideal sous vide time for steak? ›

Tenderloin Steak
Preferred DonenessTemperatureTime
Very rare to rare120°F / 49°C to 128°F / 53°C45m to 2h 30m
Medium-rare129°F / 54°C to 134°F / 57°C45m to 4h
Medium135°F / 57°C to 144°F / 62°C45m to 2h 30m
Medium-well145°F / 63°C to 155°F / 68°C45m to 3h 30m
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Can you overcook steak in sous vide? ›

So, while it's certainly very difficult to overcook your food using sous vide, to say that it's impossible is a little bit of an overstatement. Just remember that while you technically can't 'overcook' your food, the quality could start to decline if it's left to cook for a lot longer than is recommended.

What is the best temperature for sous vide beef? ›

Common Sous Vide Temperature Ranges
  • Rare beef: 120°F-129°F (48.8°C-53.9°C)
  • Medium-rare beef: 130°F-139°F (54.4°C-59.4°C)
  • Medium beef: 140°F-145°F (60°C-62.8°C)
  • Traditional "slow cooked" beef: 156°F-175°F (68.8°C-79.4°C)
  • Extra-juicy tender pork: 135°F-145°F (57.2°C-62.8°C)

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