A steak has most bacteria on the outside surface, which gets direct heat during cooking. Ground meat is different because the outside and inside get mixed together during grinding. That is why burgers, meatballs, meatloaf, and ground beef, turkey, or chicken need to be cooked thoroughly.

A plate with a cooked piece of steak, grilled and glazed, garnished with a sprig of fresh green herbs, served with roasted potatoes and a bundle of cooked asparagus on the side.