APPROXIMATE BEEF COOK TIME (°F)

APPROXIMATE BEEF COOKING TIMES (°F)

TYPE OF BEEF

SIZE

COOKING METHOD

COOKING TIME

INTERNAL TEMPERATURE

Rib Roast, bone in

4 to 6 lbs.

Roast 325°

23-25 min./lb.
27-30 min./lb.
32-34 min./lb.

Medium rare 145°
Medium 160°
Well done 170°

Rib Roast, boneless rolled

4 to 6 lbs.

Roast 325°

Add 5-8 min./lb. to times above

Same as above

Chuck Roast, Brisket

3 to 4 lbs.

*Braise 325°

2 to 3 hours

Medium 160°

Round or Rump Roast

2½ to 4 lbs.

Roast 325°

30-35 min./lb.
35-40 min./lb.

Medium rare 145°
Medium 160°

Tenderloin, whole
half
 

4 to 6 lbs.
2 to 3 lbs.

Roast 425°

45-60 min. total
35-45 min. total

Medium rare 145°
Medium 160°

Steaks

¾" thick

Broil/Grill

4-5 min. per side
6-7 min. per side

Medium rare 145°
Medium 160°

Stew or Shank Cross Cuts

1 to
1½"thick

Cover with liquid; simmer

2 to 3 hours

Medium 160°

Short Ribs

4" long and 2" thick

*Braise 325°

1½ to 2 ½ hours

Medium160

 

COOKING TIME
FOR BEEF