chuck primal · Israel
In Slovenia, this cut is bovla.
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 | רייר | → | Krvavo |
| medium rare | מדיום רייר | → | Srednje surovo |
| medium | מדיום | → | Srednje pečeno |
| well done | וול דאן | → | Prepečeno |
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.
“tzavar” in Israel maps to canonical chuck roll (chuck: Between the neck and the rib section, boneless). In Slovenia, look for labels such as bovla. 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.