WELL DONE
No traces of red dyes remain, and most of the juices have evaporated.

MEDIUM-WELL
It starts transitioning from red to a light brown color, and the edges have a perfect sear.

MEDIUM
Considered the ideal doneness as it is between almost raw and fully cooked.

MEDIUM-RARE
Seared on both sides, with the center remaining raw and bright red.

RARE
Well-cooked outer layer with a raw center.