round primal · Panama
In Bosnia & Herzegovina, this cut is lažni biftek.
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 | Término Rojo | → | Krvavo |
| medium rare | Término Medio | → | Slabije pečeno |
| medium | Tres Cuartos | → | Srednje pečeno |
| well done | Bien Cocido | → | Reš pečeno |
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.
“muchacho” in Panama maps to canonical eye of round (round: Small oval muscle within the outside round). In Bosnia & Herzegovina, look for labels such as lažni biftek. 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.