round primal · Portugal
In Romania, this cut is falsul mușchi.
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 | → | În sânge |
| medium rare | Mal passado/ao ponto | → | Mediu spre rar |
| medium | Ao ponto | → | Mediu |
| well done | Bem passado | → | Bine făcut |
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 Romania, look for labels such as falsul mușchi. 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.