Wagyu Steak Cooking Chart

Omaha Steaks Wagyu cooking chart will help you achieve the perfect steak.

The cooking times below are in minutes and based on using fully thawed steaks.


1/2” Thick Steak
Doneness Internal Temp. Cook Side 1
(time in minutes)
Cook Side 2
(time in minutes)
Rare 120° – 130° F 2 2
Medium Rare 130° – 140° F 3 2
Medium 140° – 150° F 5 3
3/4” Thick Steak
Doneness Internal Temp. Cook Side 1
(time in minutes)
Cook Side 2
(time in minutes)
Rare 120° – 130° F 4 2
Medium Rare 130° – 140° F 4 3
Medium 140° – 150° F 5 3
1” Thick Steak
Doneness Internal Temp. Cook Side 1
(time in minutes)
Cook Side 2
(time in minutes)
Rare 120° – 130° F 5 3
Medium Rare 130° – 140° F 5 4
Medium 140° – 150° F 6 4
1 1/4” Thick Steak
Doneness Internal Temp. Cook Side 1
(time in minutes)
Cook Side 2
(time in minutes)
Rare 120° – 130° F 5 4
Medium Rare 130° – 140° F 6 5
Medium 140° – 150° F 7 5
1 1/2” Thick Steak
Doneness Internal Temp. Cook Side 1
(time in minutes)
Cook Side 2
(time in minutes)
Rare 120° – 130° F 6 4
Medium Rare 130° – 140° F 7 5
Medium 140° – 150° F 7 6
1 3/4” Thick Steak
Doneness Internal Temp. Cook Side 1
(time in minutes)
Cook Side 2
(time in minutes)
Rare 120° – 130° F 7 5
Medium Rare 130° – 140° F 8 6
Medium 140° – 150° F 8 7
2” Thick Steak
Doneness Internal Temp. Cook Side 1
(time in minutes)
Cook Side 2
(time in minutes)
Rare 120° – 130° F 8 6
Medium Rare 130° – 140° F 9 7
Medium 140° – 150° F 10 8

Pan Searing Instructions

  • Thaw steaks in refrigerator overnight. One hour prior to cooking steak place on a platter at room temperature.
  • This allows the meat to cook more evenly.
  • Preheat a cast iron skillet, griddle pan or skillet to medium high.
  • Season steaks liberally and place in skillet. Follow cooking times below.
  • Remove steaks from heat when they are 5-10 degrees from your ideal done temperature.
  • Residual heat will cause the temperature of your steak to rise while resting.
  • Remove the steaks from the pan and allow them to rest for 5-10 minutes.

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