round primal · Romania
In North Macedonia, this cut is lazhen 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 | În sânge | → | Крваво |
| medium rare | Mediu spre rar | → | Слабо печено |
| medium | Mediu | → | Средно печено |
| well done | Bine făcut | → | Добро печено |
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.
“falsul mușchi” in Romania maps to canonical eye of round (round: Small oval muscle within the outside round). In North Macedonia, look for labels such as lazhen 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.