round primal · North Macedonia
In Bolivia, this cut is peceto bo.
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 | Крваво | → | Vuelta y vuelta |
| medium rare | Слабо печено | → | Término medio |
| medium | Средно печено | → | Tres cuartos |
| well done | Добро печено | → | Bien cocido |
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.
“lazhen biftek” in North Macedonia maps to canonical eye of round (round: Small oval muscle within the outside round). In Bolivia, look for labels such as peceto bo. 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.