Can váleček mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in North Macedonia?

In North Macedonia, medium rare is called "Слабо печено". Rare is "Крваво" and well done is "Добро печено".

round primal · Czech Republic

váleček

Q: What is váleček in North Macedonia?

váleček is the Czech Republic retail name for the eye of round, which sits on the round primal. In North Macedonia, the same cut is most often labeled lazhen biftek.

Q: What is váleček called in North Macedonia?

Look for lazhen biftek—mapped to Eye Of Round (eye of round).

Q: What primal is váleček from?

Eye Of Round is on the round primal (Small oval muscle within the outside round).

In North Macedonia, this cut is lazhen biftek.

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Fig. 1 · Small oval muscle within the outside round · round primal

About this cut

A small, tight-grained, very lean oval muscle embedded in the outside round. Uniform shape makes it ideal for roasting and slicing thin (roast beef deli meat). Can be tough if overcooked.

Primalround

LocationSmall oval muscle within the outside round

In North Macedonialazhen biftek

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How to order steak doneness

Czech Republic → North Macedonia

rare	Krvavý	→	Крваво	48–55°C
medium rare	Středně krvavý	→	Слабо печено	55–60°C
medium	Středně propečený	→	Средно печено	60–65°C
well done	Propečený	→	Добро печено	70–100°C

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.

Detailed explanation

“váleček” in Czech Republic maps to canonical eye of round (round: Small oval muscle within the outside round). In North Macedonia, look for labels such as lazhen biftek. A small, tight-grained, very lean oval muscle embedded in the outside round. Uniform shape makes it ideal for roasting and slicing thin (roast beef deli meat). Can be tough if overcooked.