Why can you eat steak medium rare but should cook ground beef to 160 degrees?

Why can you eat steak medium rare but should cook ground beef to 160 degrees?
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[@crob949]

Thanks I was always curious about this

[@MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou]

How do I know if I'm cooking the ground beef to 160 degrees when using a stove? Am I fine as long as it turns brown?

[@burntbeansoup]

Thermometer

[@crob949]

Yes!!! Get you a good thermometer it will make your life in the kitchen easier and less worrisome