Cooking times and temperatures may vary with method of preparation, size and shape of the Certified Angus Beef ® brand cut, and your desired degree of doneness. Test for doneness using a meat thermometer or instant-read thermometer.
Cooking times and temperatures may vary with method of preparation, size and shape of the Certified Angus Beef ® brand cut, and your desired degree of doneness. Test for doneness using a meat thermometer or instant-read thermometer.
Cool red center
125° F 52 ° C
Warm red center
135° F 57 ° C
Warm pink center
145° F 63 ° C
Slightly pink center
150° F 66 ° C
Little or no pink
160° F 71 ° C
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Order NowCooking times and temperatures may vary with method of preparation, size and shape of the Certified Angus Beef ® brand cut, and your desired degree of doneness. Test for doneness using a meat thermometer or instant-read thermometer.
Cool red center
125° F 52 ° C
Warm red center
135° F 57 ° C
Warm pink center
145° F 63 ° C
Slightly pink center
150° F 66 ° C
Little or no pink
160° F 71 ° C
The USDA recommends steaks and roasts be cooked to 145°F (medium) and then rested for at least 3 minutes. To ensure food safety, ground beef should be cooked to a minimum 160°F (well done). Be sure to check with a thermometer, as color alone is not a foolproof indicator.