To determine the minimum internal cooking temperature for ground beef, review the options given:
a. [tex]\( 135^\circ F \)[/tex] [tex]\( (57^\circ C) \)[/tex]
b. [tex]\( 145^\circ F \)[/tex] [tex]\( (63^\circ C) \)[/tex]
c. [tex]\( 155^\circ F \)[/tex] [tex]\( (68^\circ C) \)[/tex]
d. [tex]\( 165^\circ F \)[/tex] [tex]\( (74^\circ C) \)[/tex]
Ground beef must be cooked to a specific internal temperature to ensure it is safe to consume, as this temperature kills harmful bacteria that may be present in the meat.
Among the given options, the correct minimum internal cooking temperature for ground beef is:
c. [tex]\( 155^\circ F \)[/tex] [tex]\( (68^\circ C) \)[/tex]
Thus, the minimum internal cooking temperature for ground beef is [tex]\( 155^\circ F \)[/tex] [tex]\( (68^\circ C) \)[/tex]. This ensures that the meat is cooked properly and is safe for consumption.
