Don't know if you have a SV or not, but if you do put your steak in for a few hour swim at 125-130. Take it out, pat it dry, season with your favorite seasoning and throw it on at setting 5 (defcon 5?) for just long enough to get a nice sear and bring it to your preferred IT. Can't go wrong! BTW I have read and re-read the instructions I got with my grill and see no reference anywhere to defcon? What does it stand for? I know it has 5 settings and assume they must be "defcon" 1-5.