round primal · Norway
In Kerala, this cut is beef fry cut, also sold as topside kl.
About this cut
A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.
| rare | Rå | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Medium rå | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Medium | → | Medium |
| well done | Godt stekt | → | Lutu |
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.
“flatbiff” in Norway maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Kerala, look for labels such as beef fry cut · topside kl. A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.