round primal · Peru
In Bulgaria, this cut is talpichka.
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 Inglés | → | Алангле |
| medium rare | Término medio | → | Средно алангле |
| medium | Tres cuartos | → | Средно изпечено |
| well done | Bien cocido | → | Добре изпечено |
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.
“peceto” in Peru maps to canonical eye of round (round: Small oval muscle within the outside round). In Bulgaria, look for labels such as talpichka. 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.