round primal · Lithuania
In Portugal, this cut is Ganso Redondo.
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 | Su krauju | → | Mal passado |
| medium rare | Vidutiniškai nekeptas | → | Mal passado/ao ponto |
| medium | Vidutiniškai iškeptas | → | Ao ponto |
| well done | Gerai iškeptas | → | Bem passado |
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.
“Netikroji išpjova” in Lithuania maps to canonical eye of round (round: Small oval muscle within the outside round). In Portugal, look for labels such as Ganso Redondo. 1 other canonical interpretation may apply. 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.
petite tender
chuck primal · Teres major muscle, tucked alongside the shoulder blade
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.