round primal · France
In Poland, this cut is zrazowa dolna.
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 | Saignant | → | Krwisty |
| medium rare | À point | → | Średnio krwisty |
| medium | Entre à point et bien cuit | → | Średnio wysmażony |
| well done | Bien cuit | → | Dobrze wysmażony |
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.
“gîte à la noix” in France maps to canonical outside round (round: Outer thigh of the hindquarter). In Poland, look for labels such as zrazowa dolna. 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.