Sous Vide Roast Beef

Ingredients

• 2-3 pounds chuck roast
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• Sandwich buns ((optional))
• Sliced swiss cheese ((optional))
• Caramelized onions ((optional))

Instructions

1. 1

   Season the beef with salt and pepper and let it sit, uncovered, in the fridge overnight.

2. 2

   Heat a sous vide water bath to 133F degrees.

3. 3

   Place the beef in a vacuum seal bag (or zip lock freezer bag if you are using the water displacement method) with the remaining ingredients and seal.

4. 4

   Cook in the sous vide water bath for 36 hours.

5. 5

   Remove and place in an ice bath for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove from bag and reserve the bag juice to use as an au jus.

7. 7

   Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the roast beef and serve on sandwiches or alone.