Medium - Rare steak as meal prep ok? [duplicate]

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Hi I am doing a weekly meal prep cooking myself, and was wondering if it's ok to grill steaks medium rare and then put them in the fridge to eat in the next 2-3 days, or bacteria can still develop for that time.



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That will work just fine as long as they are handled safely before you cook them, then chilled down as quickly as possible after you cook them. I would let them cool briefly after cooking (a couple of minutes), place them in a zip type bag, and put them in an ice bath until chilled, then refrigerate.




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Can I meal prep medium rare steak?

Flank steak is best cooked to medium rare which is perfect for meal prep because heating up the meat afterwards will bring it to a nice medium/medium-rare. Be sure not to over cook during the re-heating process either. If you're unsure about whether or not your meat is cooked, use a meat thermometer like this.

Is it safe to eat leftover medium rare steak?

If the fresh meat is a steak, roast or chop, then yes \u2014 medium-rare can be safe. That means the meat needs to reach 145\xb0F internally and stand for three or more minutes before cutting or consuming. Unfortunately, even if preferred by foodies, there's no way to guarantee the safety of rare meat.

Can you reheat steak for meal prep?

If the cooked steak is stored the right way, it will maintain its taste, texture and quality. As a result, it can be safely reheated in a microwave for a quick and easy meal prep.

Can you save medium rare steak for later?

How long can I store cooked steak in the fridge? According to the USDA, cooked steak can be stored in a refrigerator at temperatures lower than 40\xb0F for 3 to 4 days. While keeping your steak leftovers out of the temperature danger zone does slow the growth of bacteria, it doesn't stop it.



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Most pathogens (bacteria and the like) that would cause food-borne illness are found on the surface of beef. Some meats (notoriously chicken) are contaminated throughout. But, generally, the vast majority of pathogens from beef are found on it's surface, and tend not to migrate too much into the interior (unless something very unusual happens - like treating the meat with enzymes that destroy connective tissue - like papain. Citation) BTW, this is not an industry standard (that I know of). But, if you use "meat tenderizer", don't use it days in advance. *

(I've spoilered the following discussion of slaughtering processes for the squeamish.)

Generally speaking, the pathogens are found on the outside of and in the digestive tracts of the un-slaughtered animals. During the preparation of smaller cuts of meat, some of the pathogens are transferred onto the consumer cuts through the blades, or, well, splashing.

What this means is that cooking your beef will likely kill the vast majority of the surface bacteria (which likely make up the vast majority of all bacteria in the meat), making the meat safe to eat. It's not a total removal of bacteria, but you can think of it as "resetting" the safety clock for time in the fridge.

I've certainly eaten left over steak that was cooked a few days previously. It works great as a repurposing, e.g. making a stir-fry. I have never had a great experience reheating it as steak and expecting it to be as tasty as when it was first cooked.

So, to answer your question, I think you could safely do what you suggest. Whether you should do it depends on your personal tastes.

* If you even use 'meat tenderizer'.

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