Instant Pot Sous Vide Steak

I *finally* bit the bullet and after 7+ years, bought another Instant Pot. It’s not like I haven’t missed mine – I have – but it just wasn’t available here for years and I found workarounds.

I’m so happy I have an Instant Pot again – and un upgrades at that! We opted for the Duo – mainly because we already have an air fryer and this model has a Sous vide function.

This past week I hit a sale on tenderloin – under $10 a kilo! After doing a little dance, what else was there but to christen my Sous vide?

gluten-free, paleo, keto

Instant Pot Sous Vide Steak

Steaks – I used roughly an inch thick tenderloin slices but other steaks would work the same

Seasoning – I used a combo of Lowry’s Seasoning Salt and Worcestershire Sauce

Fat of choice – I happened to have bacon fat, which was amazing

Portion your steaks, season as desired, and place into baggies with the air squeezed out (or vacuum seal bags).

Fill the Instant Pot halfway full with water, place the steamer trivet in the bottom as a precaution, and lay your steaks in the bath.

Set the Instant Pot to Sous Vide and set to 2 hours. Close and let go.

When done, remove from the bath and sear with a little fat for a little extra color & taste.

Serves however many steaks you make, but I found 3 steaks to be the max amount for my pot

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Sauce d’Aricede Bowl Situation

A rich peanutty sauce from Africa – choose your own adventure with the bowl, but I loved my sweet potato/broccolini combo.

gluten-free

Sauce d’Aricede Bowl Situation

1 lb. Ground beef

1 medium onion, diced 

5-6 cloves garlic, chopped 

1 thumb ginger, diced 

3 Tbsp. Tomato paste

1/4 c. Peanut butter

2 tsp. Beef stock concentrate

2-4 hot peppers, minced

2 Tbsp. Sambal

2 Tbsp. Soy sauce (start with 1 and check for salt)

1 Tbsp. Vinegar

Water to thin

Sautee the onion & garlic over medium heat until translucent.

Add the ginger & peppers, sautee 1-2 mins.

Add the tomato paste, peanut butter, soy sauce, sambal & vinegar. Thin out with water to desired consistency.

Simmer 2-4 mins, stirring constantly and adding water if necessary to prevent burning.

Set aside while you brown the beef.

Serve with roasted sweet potato and broccoli.

Serves 3-4

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