round primal · Egypt
In Portugal, this cut is Ganso Redondo.
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 | Nay fe nay | → | Mal passado |
| medium rare | Nص istiwah khafif | → | Mal passado/ao ponto |
| medium | Mestewy noss noss | → | Ao ponto |
| well done | Mestewy awy | → | Bem passado |
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.
“terbiandko” in Egypt maps to canonical eye of round (round: Small oval muscle within the outside round). In Portugal, look for labels such as Ganso Redondo. 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.