How Do You Like Your Steak Cooked?

Medium: A Balanced Choice

Medium steak has a pink center and a firmer bite.

• Texture: Moderately firm
• Color: Pink center
• Internal temp: ~140–145°F (60–63°C)

It’s a good option if you want less redness but still some juiciness.

Medium Well: Slightly Pink, Mostly Cooked

At this stage, the steak is mostly brown with just a hint of pink.

• Texture: Firm
• Color: Faint pink center
• Internal temp: ~150–155°F (65–68°C)

Juices begin to reduce noticeably here, but some people prefer the more cooked texture.