Can bife ancho mean more than one cut?

Check the confidence note below; low confidence or multi-cut rows are flagged when present.

How do you order steak doneness in Argentina?

In Argentina, medium rare is called "A punto". Rare is "Jugoso" and well done is "Bien cocido".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Argentina?

Ask for "Ojo de bife, a punto" when looking for bife ancho in Argentina.

rib primal · Paraguay

bife ancho

Q: What is bife ancho in Argentina?

bife ancho is the Paraguay retail name for the ribeye, which sits on the rib primal. In Argentina, the same cut is most often labeled Ojo de bife.

Q: What is bife ancho called in Argentina?

Look for Ojo de bife—mapped to Ribeye (ribeye).

Q: What primal is bife ancho from?

Ribeye is on the rib primal (upper rib / rib eye muscle).

In Argentina, this cut is Ojo de bife.

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Fig. 1 · upper rib / rib eye muscle · rib primal

About this cut

Highly marbled steak cut from the rib primal; bone-in or boneless retail cuts vary by market.

Primalrib

Locationupper rib / rib eye muscle

In ArgentinaOjo de bife

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How to order steak doneness

Paraguay → Argentina

rare	Rare	→	Jugoso	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	A punto	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Cocido	60–65°C
well done	Well done	→	Bien cocido	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

“bife ancho” in Paraguay maps to canonical ribeye (rib: upper rib / rib eye muscle). In Argentina, look for labels such as Ojo de bife. Highly marbled steak cut from the rib primal; bone-in or boneless retail cuts vary by market.