Red Meat · The Cooking Guide

Beef T-Bone

Classic steakhouse cut featuring both tenderloin and strip steak separated by a T-shaped bone

Methods

How to cook beef t-bone

Grilling

Grilling Beef T-Bone

Cook Time
15min
Portion Weight
0.3 lb / 5 oz / 140 g
Per adult serving
Grill Temperature
Medium-High
400-450°F / 204-232°C
Internal Temperature
120-160°F / 50-70°C
Rare to Well Done

Pan-Searing

Pan-Searing Beef T-Bone

Cook Time
15min
Portion Weight
0.3 lb / 5 oz / 140 g
Per adult serving
Pan Temperature
Medium-High
300-350°F / 150-175°C
Internal Temperature
120-160°F / 50-70°C
Rare to Well Done

Broiling

Broiling Beef T-Bone

Cook Time
20min
Portion Weight
0.3 lb / 5 oz / 140 g
Per adult serving
Broiler Temperature
500°F / 260°C
Internal Temperature
120-160°F / 50-70°C
Rare to Well Done

Reverse-Searing

Reverse-Searing Beef T-Bone

Cook Time
50min
Portion Weight
0.3 lb / 5 oz / 140 g
Per adult serving
Pan Temperature
275°F / 135°C
Internal Temperature
120-160°F / 50-70°C
Rare to Well Done

Oven-Finished

Oven-Finished Beef T-Bone

Cook Time
20min
Portion Weight
0.3 lb / 5 oz / 140 g
Per adult serving
Oven Temperature
High
Internal Temperature
120-160°F / 50-70°C
Rare to Well Done

Doneness

Temperature Guide

DonenessTemperatureDescription
Rare120°F / 50°CCool red center, very soft texture
Medium Rare130°F / 55°CWarm red center, tender and juicy
Medium140°F / 60°CWarm pink center, slightly firmer texture
Medium Well150°F / 65°CLight pink center, firm texture
Well Done160°F / 70°CBrown throughout, firm texture

Safety

Cooking beef t-bone safely

Cook to proper internal temperature

Use food thermometer

When in doubt, use a food thermometer, it's the only reliable way to know your beef t-bone is safely cooked.