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? ›

Sous Vide at 10°F Below the Desired Doneness for 3 Hours

Set immersion circulator to 10 degrees below your desired doneness and sous vide the roast for three hours. We recommend serving a chateaubriand medium rare for the best experience.

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

first, the meat has the start as a filet mignon, and you can season it and place it in the sous vide for about 1 to 2 hours at 134 degrees F for medium rare. Any other cut of beef, and you will get what you put in the sous vide.

How many minutes per pound for Chateaubriand? ›

Chateaubriand Roast Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Lightly brush roast with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Roast in a roasting pan approximately 15 minutes per pound for medium-rare (a 2 pound roast will take about 30 minutes to cook) or to desired internal temperature.

What is the best temperature for sous vide beef tenderloin? ›

Temps and Times for Sous Vide Tenderloin Steaks

I cook my tenderloin steaks at several degrees Fahrenheit lower than fattier cuts, like ribeye or strip. I like my tenderloin in the very-rare-to-rare range, between 120°F (49°C) and 128°F (53°C), for optimal tenderness and moistness.

How to make chateaubriand sous vide? ›

Heat sous vide bath to 130°F for rare or 134°F for medium rare. Coat tenderloin roast with softened butter, then sprinkle with salt and freshly ground pepper, and pat. Seal tenderloin in air-tight, food-grade bag. Cook tenderloin in sous vide bath for 3.5 hours.

What temperature should you cook a chateaubriand? ›

Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is centered in thickest part of beef, not resting in fat. Do not add water or cover. Roast in 425°F oven 35 to 45 minutes for medium rare, 45 to 50 minutes for medium doneness.

Is it worth it to sous vide filet mignon? ›

This technique is amazing because it makes it virtually impossible to overcook your food. Making it perfect for cooking a delicate cut of meat, like filet mignon. One note though. You don't actually need to vacuum seal your food in order to sous vide.

Is sous vide the best way to cook filet mignon? ›

Although we love a pan-seared filet mignon on busy nights, it's the best steak for the sous vide method because the precise temperature-controlled water bath guarantees the steak cooks to the perfect temperature.

What is the best temperature for filet mignon? ›

Filet Mignon Cook Time on the Grill
Filet Mignon DonenessSteak TemperatureTime On Grill
Rare120° F – 125° F3-4 minutes per side
Medium Rare125° F – 135° F5 minutes per side
Medium135° F – 145° F5-7 minutes per side
Medium Well145° F – 155° F7-9 minutes per side
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Which is better chateaubriand or filet mignon? ›

Flavor. Yet when you compare the flavor, most people consider the Chateaubriand to have the edge. Thanks to a denser grain, it's richly flavored for being part of the soft tenderloin.

How many people does a 2 lb chateaubriand feed? ›

Prepare a meal your guests will never forget! This package includes two of our two-pound roasts, Taste of Texas special Roast Seasoning, and cooking instructions. Our roasts are individually frozen so you can cook one now and hold the other for another great meal. Each roast serves 3-4.

Is chateaubriand the same as filet mignon? ›

A chateaubriand is a filet mignon roast, simply put. Chateaubriand is also the most decadent, tender beef roast and is perfect for special occasions and holidays. This roast-size filet mignon is designed to impress with mild, delicate beef flavor and incredible tenderness.

Should you sear before or after sous vide? ›

Even if you do a pre-sear, the crust itself will go away and can only be established by searing it after the sous vide process is over. Not all food needs a post-sear, such as some fish or chicken and beef that is going into a sauce and you don't want or need the extra flavor for.

Do you season steak before sous vide? ›

To prep your steak for best flavor development during the sous vide process, rub it with a light drizzle of oil before applying spices. Many of the flavor compounds in spices dissolve in oil. The oil rub will help the meat absorb these flavors while it comes up to temperature.

Do you salt before or after sous vide? ›

Many people prefer the unsalted, slightly moister meat so they refrain from salting until after the meat has been cooked sous vide. The difference between the two methods is very minor and you can't go wrong either way. I suggest trying it both ways and see what you personally prefer.

How long does it take to cook a chateaubriand? ›

Once your chateaubriand is seared, add a tablespoon of unsalted butter to the pan, allow it to crackle, and then scoop over the meat to baste. Transfer the chateaubriand (still in the pan) and roast in the oven for 12-14 minutes. An internal temperature of 53°C is ideal.

What is the ideal sous vide time for steak? ›

Strip and Ribeye Steak
Preferred DonenessTemperatureTime
Very rare to rare120°F / 49°C to 128°F / 53°C1h to 2h 30m
Medium-rare129°F / 54°C to 134°F / 57°C1h to 4h
Medium135°F / 57°C to 144°F / 62°C1h to 4h
Medium-well145°F / 63°C to 155°F / 68°C1h to 3h 30m
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Is 2 hours long enough for sous vide steak? ›

Option to leave the steak in the sous vide for up to 4 hours for ultra-tender steak, but 2 hours is just perfect, as well! Both will come out medium-rare. Grilling directions: You can also sear steak on the grill by heating the grill to 450ºF and searing the steak on each side for 1 minute.

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

Sous vide for 2-3 hours.

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