round primal · Costa Rica
In Turkey, this cut is outside round.
About this cut
From the outer thigh (biceps femoris). Leaner and less tender than inside round. Used for roasts, rouladen, and ground beef. Often sold as bottom round roast or eye of round.
| rare | Rojo | → | Az pişmiş |
| medium rare | Término medio | → | Az orta |
| medium | Tres cuartos | → | Orta pişmiş |
| well done | Bien cocido | → | Çok pişmiş |
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.
“posta blanca” in Costa Rica maps to canonical outside round (round: Outer thigh of the hindquarter). In Turkey, look for labels such as outside round. From the outer thigh (biceps femoris). Leaner and less tender than inside round. Used for roasts, rouladen, and ground beef. Often sold as bottom round roast or eye of round.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.