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.

By Allrecipes Editorial Team

Updated on May 13, 2021

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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)