Question

what is the minimum internal cooking temperature for ground beef? a. 135°f (57°c) b. 145°f (63°c) c. 155°f (68°c) d. 165°f (74°c) review later leave question feedback

Explanation:

To determine the minimum internal cooking temperature for ground beef, we refer to food safety guidelines. Ground beef (and other ground meats like pork, veal, lamb) requires a minimum internal temperature of \(155^\circ\text{F}\) (\(68^\circ\text{C}\)) to ensure safety from pathogens like E. coli and Salmonella. Option a (\(135^\circ\text{F}\)) is for seafood, b (\(145^\circ\text{F}\)) for whole cuts of beef/pork/veal/lamb, and d (\(165^\circ\text{F}\)) for poultry/leftovers.

Answer:

c. \(155^\circ\text{F}\) (\(68^\circ\text{C}\))