What color should beef steak be?

Beef steak can vary in color depending on the cut, the amount of time it has been aged and the cooking temperature. Generally speaking, a raw beef steak will have a vibrant red color, while a cooked steak will range from a light pink to a dark brown, depending on how well it is cooked. Here is a general guide:

* Raw beef steak: bright red

* Rare steak: red with a cool, slightly translucent center

* Medium-rare steak: mostly red with a slightly warm, slightly translucent center

* Medium steak: mostly pink with a slightly brown center

* Medium-well steak: mostly brown with a slightly pink center

* Well-done steak: completely brown