round primal · Ecuador
In Israel, this cut is file medumah.
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.
| rare | Término Inglés | → | רייר |
| medium rare | Término medio | → | מדיום רייר |
| medium | Tres cuartos | → | מדיום |
| well done | Bien cocida | → | וול דאן |
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.
“Mano de Piedra (Ecuadorian — Eye of Round)” in Ecuador maps to canonical eye of round (round: Small oval muscle within the outside round). In Israel, look for labels such as file medumah. 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.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.