Can biftek mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in New Zealand?

In New Zealand, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Rare" and well done is "Well done".

What should I ask for at a butcher in New Zealand?

Ask for "Eye Fillet, three steaks, kilo if you've got it" when looking for biftek in New Zealand.

loin primal · North Macedonia

biftek

Q: What is biftek in New Zealand?

biftek is the North Macedonia retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In New Zealand, the same cut is most often labeled eye fillet nz.

Q: What is biftek called in New Zealand?

Look for eye fillet nz—mapped to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

Q: What primal is biftek from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

In New Zealand, this cut is eye fillet nz.

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Fig. 1 · psoas major · loin primal

About this cut

Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

Primalloin

Locationpsoas major

In New Zealandeye fillet nz

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How to order steak doneness

North Macedonia → New Zealand

rare	Крваво	→	Rare	48–55°C
medium rare	Слабо печено	→	Medium rare	55–60°C
medium	Средно печено	→	Medium	60–65°C
well done	Добро печено	→	Well done	70–100°C

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.

Detailed explanation

“biftek” in North Macedonia maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In New Zealand, look for labels such as eye fillet nz. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.