It does a great job of tenderizing tough cuts of meat. But I also use it for prime/choice steaks as a step in the “reverse sear” method. I’ll put porterhouse, tri tip, large NY’s, any “thick” steak into the sous vide at about 125-130° for a couple hours. Then take it out, and sear the outside on my grill. You can also buy kitchen torches that will provide a sear on meat that has been first cooked in the sous vide.
I cooked a large beef tongue with herbs and spices for over 24 hours in the sous vide. The time surprised me but that’s what multiple online recipes suggested. Turned out amazing, tender, flavorful I used for Italian bolognese and Mexican street tacos.
Try it for corn on the cob, and also carrots!