1. Blue steak

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According to BBC Good Food, it should be purple in the centre and quite warm.

An acquired taste.

2. Rare steak

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A rare steak should be bright red in the middle, lightly charred on the outside and warm through the middle.

3. Medium rare

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A medium rare steak should be pink (with hints of red) in the centre and browned on the outside. This is how most chefs like their steaks, apparently.

4. Medium

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Brown/pink in the middle and charred on the outside.

5. Medium well

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Brown on the outside with a hint of pink through the middle. This will be tougher to cut through and is for those who aren't fans of bloody steaks.

6. Well done

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Probably how your Da likes his steak.

Brown through the middle and brown on the outside.

Still confused? This chart will guide you.

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So now! The next time you go to a restaurant, you'll know exactly what you're asking for. 

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