Steak Temps

Internal temperatures for every beef cut, measured in the thickest part of the meat before resting. Take the steak off the heat 2–3 °C below the target — the temperature keeps climbing while it rests.

Steak temps chart for beef cuts
Cut Rare Medium Well done
Côte de Boeuf 52°C126°F 55°C131°F 58°C136°F
Tenderloin 55°C131°F 55°C131°F 68°C154°F
Beef Striploin 55°C131°F 56°C133°F 65°C149°F
Entrecôte 48°C118°F 55°C131°F 62°C144°F
Flank Steak 56°C133°F 57°C135°F 60°C140°F
Brisket 90°C194°F 92°C198°F 94°C201°F

How to measure steak temps

Insert the probe horizontally into the centre of the steak, away from bone and fat. Thin cuts are easiest to read from the side.

Rest the meat 5–10 minutes under loose foil so the juices redistribute; carry-over cooking adds roughly 2–3 °C.

All cooking temperatures