| Charcoal Grilling Guidelines |
Beef Cut |
Thickness/ Weight |
Approximate Total Cooking Time (medium rare to medium doneness) |
Ribeye Steak |
3/4 inch 1 inch 1-1/2 inches |
6 to 8 minutes 11 to 14 minutes 17 to 22 minutes (covered) |
Rib Steaksmall end |
3/4 inch 1 inch 1-1/2 inches |
6 to 8 minutes 9 to 12 minutes 22 to 27 minutes (covered) |
Porterhouse/T-Bone Steak |
3/4 inch 1 inch 1-1/2 inches |
10 to 12 minutes 14 to 16 minutes 20 to 24 minutes (covered) |
Top Loin Steak boneless |
3/4 inch 1 inch |
10 to 12 minutes 15 to 18 minutes |
Tenderloin Steak |
1 inch 1-1/2 inches |
13 to 15 minutes 14 to 16 minutes (covered) |
Top Sirloin Steak boneless |
3/4 inch 1 inch 1-1/2 inches 2 inches |
13 to 16 minutes 17 to 21 minutes 22 to 26 minutes (covered) 28 to 33 minutes (covered) |
Flank Steak (marinate) |
1-1/2 to 2 pounds |
17 to 21 minutes |
Top Round Steak (marinate) Recommend cooking to medium rare (145�F) doneness only. |
3/4 inch 1 inch 1-1/2 inches |
8 to 9 minutes 16 to 18 minutes 25 to 28 minutes (covered) |
Chuck Shoulder Steak boneless (marinate) |
3/4 inch 1 inch |
14 to 17 minutes 16 to 20 minutes |
Chuck Top Blade Steak boneless |
1 inch |
18 to 22 minutes |
Ground Beef Patties USDA/FSIS recommends cooking ground beef to medium (160�F) doneness, until not pink in center. |
1/2 x 4 inches (4 oz)3/4 x 4 inches (6 oz) |
11 to 13 minutes
13 to 15 minutes |
- All cooking times are based on beef removed directly from refrigerator.
- All cooking times are based on medium, ash-covered coals.
- All cuts are grilled uncovered, unless covered is specified.
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