Grilling Times For Beef

Ready to fire up the grill? Here's a handy chart to show you how long to grill beef steaks, burgers, ribs, and more so they're done just the way you want them.

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Beef Grilling Time and Temperature Chart

Beef should have an internal temperature between 145 to 160 degrees F (63 to 70 degrees C), depending on how well done you prefer your steak and burgers.

Cut Method Heat Time Internal minimum temperature
Steaks --- --- --- ---
3/4-inch thick Direct High 3 to 5 min./side 145 degrees F (63 degrees C)
1 1/2-inch thick Direct High 7 to 8 min./side 145 degrees F (63 degrees C)
2-inch thick Direct High 10 to 12 min./side 145 degrees F (63 degrees C)
Beef Kabobs --- --- --- ---
1-inch cubes Direct High 3 to 4 min./side 165 degrees F (75 degrees C)
Hamburgers --- --- --- ---
1/2-inch thick Direct High 3 min./side 160 degrees F (70 degrees C)
Beef Roast --- --- --- ---
4 to 6 pounds Indirect Medium 18 to 22 min./pound 145 degrees F (63 degrees C)
Sirloin Tip --- --- --- ---
3 1/2 to 4 pounds Indirect Medium 20 to 25 min./pound 145 degrees F (63 degrees C)
Back Ribs --- --- --- ---
Single ribs Direct High 10 min./side 160 degrees F (70 degrees C)
Rib rack Indirect Medium 3 hours 160 degrees F (70 degrees C)
Beef Tenderloin --- --- --- ---
2 to 3 pounds Direct High 10 to 12 min./side 165 degrees F (75 degrees C)
4 to 6 pounds Direct High 12 to 15 min./side 145 degrees F (63 degrees C)
Veal Steaks --- --- --- ---
1-inch thick Direct High 5 to 7 min./side 145 degrees F (63 degrees C)
Veal Chops --- --- --- ---
1-inch thick Direct High 5 to 7 min./side 145 degrees F (63 degrees C)
Boneless Veal Roast --- --- --- ---
2 to 3 pounds Indirect Medium 18 to 20 min./side 145 degrees F (63 degrees C)

Grilled Beef Recipes

For loads of beef grilling ideas, fire up the BBQ and take a look at our grilled beef recipe collections:

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