Safe minimum cooking temperature chart
Choose a food and preparation to get its safe internal temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
Beef steak
145°F
Safe minimum internal temperature
Rest for at least 3 minutes after removing from heat.
How to check beef steak
Insert the thermometer into the thickest part, away from bone, fat, and gristle. For thin pieces, insert the probe through the side so the sensing area reaches the center.