How Long to Cook Steak to the Right Doneness, From Rare to Medium to Well
Cooking a steak to perfection can be a little tricky, especially since everyone has their own definition of what steak cooked to perfection means. Some like it rare and red, while others would prefer a perfect medium-rare steak that is on the pink side. Here's how long to cook your steak on the grill or in a 400-degree oven, no matter how you like it.
How Long to Cook a Rare Steak
- Time: Approximately 8 minutes
- Inside color when done: Red
- Internal temperature: 125 to 130 degrees
How Long to Cook a Medium-Rare Steak
- Time: Approximately 9 minutes
- Inside color when done: Pink
- Internal temperature: 130 to 135 degrees
How Long to Cook a Medium Steak
- Time: Approximately 10 minutes
- Inside color when done: Light pink
- Internal temperature: 135 to 140 degrees
How Long to Cook a Medium-Well Steak
- Time: Approximately 11 minutes
- Inside color when done: Gray/brown with light pink in the very center
- Internal temperature: 140 to 150 degrees
How Long to Cook a Well-Done Steak
- Time: Approximately 12 minutes
- Inside color when done: Gray/brown with no pink
- Internal temperature: 155 degrees