round primal · Portugal
In France, this cut is Rond de gîte.
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 | Mal passado | → | Saignant |
| medium rare | Mal passado/ao ponto | → | À point |
| medium | Ao ponto | → | Entre à point et bien cuit |
| well done | Bem passado | → | Bien cuit |
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.
“Ganso Redondo” in Portugal maps to canonical eye of round (round: Small oval muscle within the outside round). In France, look for labels such as Rond de gîte. 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.