round primal · Chad
In Cameroon, this cut is cuisse.
⚠️ This cut may refer to multiple different cuts depending on region. This name spans more than one canonical cut in our ontology—compare the alternatives below. Match confidence is below 75%—treat as indicative, not definitive.
About this cut
A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.
| rare | Niy | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Niy shwayya | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Bayn bayn | → | Medium |
| well done | Mistawi tamam | → | Well done |
Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want — e.g., “warm red center” — rather than relying on the name alone.
“charmout cut” in Chad maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Cameroon, look for labels such as cuisse. 1 other canonical interpretation may apply. A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.
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chuck primal · Between the neck and the rib section, boneless
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.