round primal · Morocco
In Hungary, this cut is fehérpecsenye.
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 | Saigant | → | Véresen |
| medium rare | Saignant | → | Félig nyers |
| medium | Moyennement | → | Közepesen átsütve |
| well done | Tayeb Bezzaf | → | Jól átsütve |
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.
“rosto” in Morocco maps to canonical eye of round (round: Small oval muscle within the outside round). In Hungary, look for labels such as fehérpecsenye. 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.