Can bélszín mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Turkey?

In Turkey, medium rare is called "Az orta". Rare is "Az pişmiş" and well done is "Çok pişmiş".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Turkey?

Ask for "Bonfile var mı?" when looking for bélszín in Turkey.

loin primal · Hungary

bélszín

Q: What is bélszín in Turkey?

bélszín is the Hungary retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Turkey, the same cut is most often labeled bonfile.

Q: What is bélszín called in Turkey?

Look for bonfile—mapped to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

Q: What primal is bélszín from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

In Turkey, this cut is bonfile.

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Fig. 1 · psoas major · loin primal

About this cut

Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

Primalloin

Locationpsoas major

In Turkeybonfile

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How to order steak doneness

Hungary → Turkey

rare	Véresen	→	Az pişmiş	48–55°C
medium rare	Félig nyers	→	Az orta	55–60°C
medium	Közepesen átsütve	→	Orta pişmiş	60–65°C
well done	Jól átsütve	→	Çok pişmiş	70–100°C

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.

Detailed explanation

“bélszín” in Hungary maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Turkey, look for labels such as bonfile. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.