round primal · Kazakhstan
In North Macedonia, this cut is lazhen biftek.
About this cut
A small, tight-grained, very lean oval muscle embedded in the outside round. Uniform shape makes it ideal for roasting and slicing thin (roast beef deli meat). Can be tough if overcooked.
| rare | Shala pyskhan | → | Крваво |
| medium rare | Ortasha pyskhan (az) | → | Слабо печено |
| medium | Ortasha pyskhan | → | Средно печено |
| well done | Ja'sy pyskhan | → | Добро печено |
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.
“käse et” in Kazakhstan maps to canonical eye of round (round: Small oval muscle within the outside round). In North Macedonia, look for labels such as lazhen biftek. A small, tight-grained, very lean oval muscle embedded in the outside round. Uniform shape makes it ideal for roasting and slicing thin (roast beef deli meat). Can be tough if overcooked.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.