General Beef Cooking Information:

• Grilling - Always preheat your grill or let the charcoals acquire a thin coating of white ash and red glow before putting meat on the grill. The chart below offers a general guide for grilling times. However, because conditions may vary (i.e., meat weight, heat, placement on grill, weather) cooking times will vary. You must keep a close eye on your foods as they cook. Remember, bone-in cuts require longer cooking time than boneless.
• Oven Broiling - Always preheat the oven (set oven control to "broil") and use a two-part broiler pan. Place the meat 2-3" away from the heat. Leave the oven door ajar while broiling.
• Recipes - Be sure to check out our Beef Recipes page for some scrumptious and delectable recipes that are sure to enchant your tastebuds and satisfy everyone with gleeful contentment.
• How to tell when "it's done":
  • Push gently with a spoon or the handle (never the tines) of a fork. Rare meat will feel soft, well-done is firmer to the touch.
  • NEVER use a fork to test for doneness! When meat is pierced during cooking, precious natural juices are lost. Use a sturdy pair of kitchen tongs to turn meat or remove it from the grill.
• *Tip: Boiling or buttering steaks before cooking helps seal in their natural juices! Brush your steaks with a mixture of oil, pepper and/or paprika, or lavish them with butter. Sear the meat on both sides and continue cooking until done to your satisfaction.

Beef ROASTING Cooking Time Guidelines:

• Thaw beef products in refrigerator (see the Butcher's Choice of Atlanta Safety & Thawing Information page for thawing instructions).
• Set oven at 450° F.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat in a large cast iron skillet.
• When oilis hot, add steaks and sear until nicely browned (1-2 minutes per side).
• Place skillet with steaks into oven and cook as directed below.

Beef BROILING & GRILLING Cooking Time Guidelines:

• Thaw beef products in refrigerator. See the Butcher's Choice of Atlanta Safety & Thawing Information page for thawing instructions.
• Set oven at 350° F.
• Cook 4 inches from heat or grill.
• Occasionally "flip" the beef to cook both side.
• Desired internal temperature: 165° F.

Beef SKILLET & STOVETOP Cooking Time Guidelines:

• Thaw beef products in refrigerator. See the Butcher's Choice of Atlanta Safety & Thawing Information page for thawing instructions.
• Preheat 1-2 Tbsp. of Olive Oil (or ½ olive oil, ½ butter for additional flavor) in pan or skillet over medium heat.
• Cooked as directed below.

Beef MICROWAVE Cooking Time Guidelines:

• Note that Microwaving is the LEAST recommended method of cooking beef because it causes meats to lose more natural juices, resulting in a a final product that may be drier and less tender than it SHOULD be.
• Thaw beef products in refrigerator (see the Butcher's Choice of Atlanta Safety & Thawing Information page for thawing instructions).
• Place steak(s) on microwave safe baking dish.
• Cover with plastic wrap, venting one corner of dish.
• Cook on medium heat as directed below:
  *Note: Cooking time based on time for ONE steak, increase time to cook more.