Why does a steak cook in under 5 mins but a burger of the same thickness takes 15 minutes?

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Why does a steak cook in under 5 mins but a burger of the same thickness takes 15 minutes?

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Answer 1

The bacteria on meat is on the outside. A steak can be eaten rare because in order to make it safe to eat, you’re only searing the outside. When you make hamburger you’re grinding the meat basically mixing the bacteria throughout the patty. This is why a burger needs to be cooked thoroughly. Need to kill the bugs all the way through