round primal · Germany
In Australia, this cut is topside, also sold as premium mince.
About this cut
A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.
| rare | Blutig | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Rosa | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Halb durch | → | Medium |
| well done | Durch / Gut durch | → | Well done |
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.
“Oberschale” in Germany maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Australia, look for labels such as topside · premium mince. A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.