usda recommended cooking temperatures for steak
USDA Recommended Safe Minimum Internal Temperatures. 1  Cook all raw beef, pork, lamb and veal steaks, chops, and roasts to a minimum internal temperature of 145 Â°F as measured with a food thermometer before removing meat from the heat source. Cook all raw beef, pork, lamb and veal steaks, chops, and roasts to a minimum internal temperature of 145 Â°F as measured with a food thermometer before removing meat from the heat source. 2  For safety and quality, allow meat to rest for at least three minutes before carving or consuming.