Beef Grilling Guide
The following cuts, thicknesses, weights, and grilling times
are meant to be guidelines rather than hard and fast rules. Cooking times are
affected by such factors as altitude, outside temperature, and desired
doneness. A few rules of thumb: Grill patties and steaks 1 inch thick or less
using the Direct Method for the time given on the chart or to desired doneness,
turning once halfway through grilling time. Sear thick steaks over Direct High
heat and finish grilling over Indirect Medium heat turning once halfway through
grilling time. Grill roasts and thicker cuts using the Indirect Method for the
time given on the chart, or until an instant-read thermometer registers the
desired internal temperature. Cooking times for beef are to medium doneness
unless otherwise noted. Let roasts, larger cuts of meat, and thick steaks rest
10 to 15 minutes before carving. The internal temperature of the meat will rise
by 5 to 10 degrees during this time.
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Cut
of Meat
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Thickness
or Weight
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Approximate
Cooking Time
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Steaks: New York, porterhouse,
rib-eye, sirloin, T-bone, tenderloin
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3/4 inch thick
1 inch thick
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8 to 10 minutes (Direct Medium)
10 to 12 minutes (Direct Medium)
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1-1/4 inches thick
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14 to 16 minutes (Sear 10 minutes
Direct High, then 4 to 6 minutes Indirect Medium)
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1-1/2 inches thick
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16 to 18 minutes (Sear 10 minutes
Direct High, then 6 to 8 minutes Indirect Medium)
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2 inches thick
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20 to 24 minutes (Sear 10 minutes
Direct High, then 10 to 14 minutes Indirect Medium)
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Skirt steak
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1/4 to 1/2 inch thick
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5 to 7 minutes (Direct High)
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Flank steak
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1-1/2 to 2 pounds, 3/4 inch thick
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12 to 15 minutes (Direct Medium)
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Tenderloin, whole
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3-1/2 to 4 pounds
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35 to 50 minutes (medium rare)
(Sear 20 minutes Direct Medium, then 15 to 30 minutes Indirect Medium)
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Ground beef patties
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3/4 inch thick
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8 to 10 minutes (Direct Medium)
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Rib-eye roast, boneless
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5 to 6 pounds
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1-1/2 to 2 hours (Indirect Medium)
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Tri-tip roast
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2 to 2-1/2 pounds
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30 to 40 minutes (Sear 10 minutes
Direct High, then 20 to 30 minutes Indirect Medium)
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Rib roast
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12 to 14 pounds
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2-1/2 to 2-3/4 hours Indirect
Medium
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Veal loin chops
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1 inch thick
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10 to 12 minutes (Direct Medium)
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