loin primal · Nagaland
In Brazil, this cut is Contrafilé, also sold as Bife de chorizo.
About this cut
Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
| rare | Rare | → | Mal passada |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Ao ponto para mal |
| medium | Medium | → | Ao ponto |
| well done | Penuoh | → | Bem passada |
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.
“Mithun (Bos frontalis): The Third Bovine Species of South Asia” in Nagaland maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Brazil, look for labels such as Contrafilé · Bife de chorizo. 2 other canonical interpretations may apply. Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
Bife de ancho (context)
rib primal · upper rib / rib eye muscle
Filé mignon
loin primal · psoas major
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.