round primal · North Macedonia
In Saudi Arabia, this cut is terbiandko sa.
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 | → | Nay |
| medium rare | Слабо печено | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Средно печено | → | Noss istiwah |
| well done | Добро печено | → | Matboukh jayidan |
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 Saudi Arabia, look for labels such as terbiandko sa. 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.