Beef and Lamb Cooking Temperature Chart
Roasts, Steaks & Chops
Rare
120 to 125 degrees F
center is bright red, pinkish toward the exterior portion
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Medium Rare
130 to 135 degrees F
center is very pink, slightly brown toward the exterior portion
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Medium
140 to 145 degrees F
center is light pink, outer portion is brown
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Medium Well
150 to 155 degrees F
not pink
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Well Done
160 degrees F and above
steak is uniformly brown throughout