Sous vide eye of round steaks?

[crippledcracker]

I got some steaks cut from an eye of round about 3/4 inch from a friend. How long to sous vide before searing?

 

[JLeonard]

Joule app says about 45 min-1 hr for medium.

Jim

 

[dirtsailor2003]

I’ve gone as long as 12 hours and as short as 2 hours. The longer time produces a more tender steak.

 

[LoydB]

It’s hard to over-sv an eye. Do at least 8 hours at 129.5, but 18 is fine as well.

Edit: And other than making bresaola, this is the best possible use for an eye round. Season, sear and sv.

 

[Steve H]

Edit: And other than making bresaola, this is the best possible use for an eye round. Season, sear and sv.

Did you mean season-SV-sear?

 

[LoydB]

No - I do a quick sear prior to sv to get some caramelized flavor into the bag. Then pat dry and do a final sear when done.

 

[Steve H]

No - I do a quick sear prior to sv to get some caramelized flavor into the bag. Then pat dry and do a final sear when done.

Never thought of that. Good idea!

 

[6GRILLZNTN]

I'm a complete newb when it comes to SV, but having recently purchased one I to try read everything about it. I do have a question. If the eye round is already cut up into steaks, is 8 hours plus in SV necessary? I'm honestly very curious.

 

[crippledcracker]

Thanks for all the help. Going to try somewhere between 12 and 15 hours. Appreciate it!

 

[DougE]

I'm a complete newb when it comes to SV, but having recently purchased one I to try read everything about it. I do have a question. If the eye round is already cut up into steaks, is 8 hours plus in SV necessary? I'm honestly very curious.

Temperature in SV sets the doneness level (no matter how long you go, level of doneness will be the same) and time tenderizes. With a tougher cut like EOR, it takes more time to get it tender. You can also end up with a rare pile of mush if you go too long.

 

[rbnice1]

i have tried rounds steaks a lot of times and none have been worth a crap, This time I just had them grind them with the burger. eye of round roast is still good thin cut but round steaks I have not found a way to make then good.

 

[crippledcracker]

Just an update. I sv the steaks for around 15 hours then seared off in a skillet. They were very tender and not mushy at all. Best eor steak I've had yet.

 

[LoydB]

SV is magic for tough cuts. Glad it came out good!

 

[uncle eddie]

FWIW - EOR is my preferred beef for jerky.