chuck primal · Italy
In Greece, this cut is elia.
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 | Al sangue | → | Ανίσπαστο |
| medium rare | Cottura media | → | Μισοψημένο |
| medium | Al punto | → | Μέτριο |
| well done | Ben cotto | → | Καλοψημένο |
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.
“Collo” in Italy maps to canonical chuck roll (chuck: Between the neck and the rib section, boneless). In Greece, look for labels such as elia. 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.