Pre Steak Cooking Guide

The Perfect Pre Steak

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Steak is a staple in so many meals due to its versatility, flavor profile, and numerous ways it can be served. Whether you like your steak all natural and served alone or spiced up and served with all the fixins’; knowing the proper way to cook steak is paramount to keeping the flavors in tact and not overcooking your steak.


There are several factors to take into consideration when cooking up that oh so delicious steak dinner. How you’re cooking the steak, what you’re preparing it with, the specific cut of steak, and the temperature you want it cooked at all play a role in getting your steak to be Gordon Ramsey approved.


We know this sounds like a lot, but don’t worry; we’ve created comprehensive guides to help get your meal out of the kitchen and onto the table. We cover everything from cooking styles to steak temperatures. And hey, you seem like a great person so we’ll even throw in a few amazing recipes that will impress your guests and turn you into the culinary mastermind you’ve always dreamed of being!

 

Top Sirloin

Doneness Temperature (Coolest Spot)

RARE

125 — 130°F

4 min/side

MEDIUM RARE

130 — 135°F

7 — 8 min/side

MEDIUM

135 — 140°F

9 — 10 min/side

MEDIUM WELL

140 — 145°F

11 — 12 min/side

WELL

145 — 150°F

13 — 14 min/side

Cooking Times for Top Sirloin Steak

Cooking times vary depending on how done you want your Top Sirloin. Average cooking times for top sirloin are anywhere from 5–13 minutes per side. Rare top sirloins will have a center temperature anywhere between 95–105°F. A medium well top sirloin’s center will be between 125–135°F. Want to know more about the All Around Ace? Learn more here.

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Sweet Potato Toast with Marinated Beans and Top Sirloin

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Thai Coconut Red Curry with Steak

Keto — Paleo — Whole30

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Heirloom Tomato Peach Steak Salad

Gluten-free — Paleo

Filet Mignon

Doneness Temperature (Coolest Spot)

RARE

120 — 125°F

4 — 5 min/side

MEDIUM RARE

125 — 130°F

5 — 6 min/side

MEDIUM

135 — 140°F

6 — 7 min/side

MEDIUM WELL

140 — 150°F

7 — 8 min/side

WELL

150 — 160°F

9 — 10 min/side

Cooking Times for Filet Mignon Steak

The ideal cooking time for a filet mignon ranges from 3.5 minutes per side to 5.5 minutes per side. If you like your filet’s rare, the internal temperature should be between 95-105°F. A medium well filet mignon will have a center temperature of 125-135°F. Want to know more? Learn more about filet mignon here.

FEATURED RECIPE

Grilled Filet Mignon with Balsamic Reduction

Paleo — Keto — Gluten-free

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Seared Filet Bites with Horseradish Sauce

Keto — Paleo — Whole30 — Gluten-free

FEATURED RECIPE

Sweet Pea Mint Pesto with Cauliflower Filet Mignon

Paleo

Ribeye

Doneness Temperature (Coolest Spot)

RARE

120 — 125°F

4 — 5 min/side

MEDIUM RARE

125 — 130°F

5 — 6 min/side

MEDIUM

135 — 140°F

6 — 7 min/side

MEDIUM WELL

140 — 145°F

7 — 8 min/side

WELL

150 — 160°F

8 — 9 min/side

Cooking Times for Ribeye Steak

Ribeye is an amazing cut of steak and requires cooking for 3.5 minutes to 6 minutes per side depending on how rare you want yours. Internal temperature for a rare ribeye ranges from 95-105°F. A medium well ribeye steak will have a temperature of 125-135°F. Learn more about ribeye here.

FEATURED RECIPE

Chimichurri
Ribeye Steak

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Cashew Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Keto — Paleo — Whole30

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Herbed Ghee Basted Ribeye with Seasoned Frites

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New York Strip

Doneness Temperature (Coolest Spot)

RARE

120 — 125°F

4 — 5 min/side

MEDIUM RARE

125 — 130°F

5 — 6 min/side

MEDIUM

135 — 140°F

7 — 8 min/side

MEDIUM WELL

145 — 150°F

8 — 9 min/side

WELL

155 — 160°F

9 — 10 min/side

Cooking Times for New York Strip Steak

New York Strip steaks are delicious and can have a great flavor if cooked properly. Cooking times for a NY Strip range anywhere from 3 – 7 minutes per side. Depending on how well you want your NY strip cooked, internal temperatures range from 90°F to 135°F.

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Authentic
Carne Asada

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Sweet Potato and Beef Hash with Poached Eggs

Paleo — Whole30 — Gluten-free

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Grilled Sriracha Marinated New York Strip Steak

Paleo — Keto — Gluten-free

Petite Sirloin

Doneness Temperature (Coolest Spot)

RARE

120 — 125°F

4 — 5 min/side

MEDIUM RARE

125 — 130°F

5 — 6 min/side

MEDIUM

135 — 140°F

6 — 7 min/side

MEDIUM WELL

140 — 150°F

7 — 8 min/side

WELL

150 — 160°F

9 — 10 min/side

Cooking Times for Petite Sirloin

Petite Sirloin steaks will cook pretty fast, their cooking times range from 3.5 to 5.5 minutes per side. Internal temperatures for a petite sirloin will range from 95 degrees to 145°F depending on how well you want it cooked. Learn more about Petite Sirloin.