Is a Little Pink in Steak Ok?

If we're talking beef steaks, and beef steaks only, the verdict is that eating pink meat is safe – if it's medium rare. Bacteria primarily resides on the outer surface of the steak, and doesn't penetrate the inside, notably E. coli.

What if a steak is pink in the middle?

Medium steak

A cut of beef cooked to this level has a light pink strip throughout the middle. You will notice, however, that there is still a little more gray-brown than pink in the color of the steak.

How do you know if steak is undercooked?

This method is very simple, as all you have to do is press the outside center of your steak with your finger or tongs to judge the degree of doneness. If your steak is very soft, it means that your steak is undercooked. If it is firm, then you have a well done steak.