chuck primal · France
In Indonesia, this cut is daging giling.
About this cut
A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.
| rare | Saignant | → | Kurang matang |
| medium rare | À point | → | Kurang matang sedikit |
| medium | Entre à point et bien cuit | → | Setengah matang |
| well done | Bien cuit | → | Matang |
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.
“basses côtes” in France maps to canonical chuck roll (chuck: Between the neck and the rib section, boneless). In Indonesia, look for labels such as daging giling. A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.