round primal · Ladakh
In Botswana, this cut is nama ya serope, also sold as biltong cut botswana.
About this cut
A lean, economical roast from the outer thigh. The classic American pot roast cut — braised low and slow with vegetables. Also used for deli roast beef when oven-roasted and sliced paper-thin. Tougher than inside round but more affordable.
| rare | Rare | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Medium | → | Medium |
| well done | Well done | → | Jewe / 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.
“Ladakh Sha-skam: Closes the Himalayan Dried-Beef Axis (paired with Sikkim Sukuti)” in Ladakh maps to canonical bottom round roast (round: Roast from the outside round / bottom round). In Botswana, look for labels such as nama ya serope · biltong cut botswana. 1 other canonical interpretation may apply. A lean, economical roast from the outer thigh. The classic American pot roast cut — braised low and slow with vegetables. Also used for deli roast beef when oven-roasted and sliced paper-thin. Tougher than inside round but more affordable.
outside round
round primal · Outer thigh of the hindquarter
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.