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plate primal · United States

skirt steak

In Bolivia, this cut is entraña bo.

Exact match · Confidence 0.95
Fig. 1 · diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec) · plate primal

About this cut

Plate primal diaphragm muscle; very beefy, used for fajitas and grilling.

Primalplate
Locationdiaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)
In Boliviaentraña bo

How to order steak doneness

rareRareVuelta y vuelta
medium rareMedium rareTérmino medio
mediumMediumTres cuartos
well doneWell doneBien cocido

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

“skirt steak” in United States maps to canonical skirt (plate: diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)). In Bolivia, look for labels such as entraña bo. Plate primal diaphragm muscle; very beefy, used for fajitas and grilling.

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What is skirt steak in Bolivia?
skirt steak maps to Skirt (skirt steak) in this ontology; in Bolivia, look for labels such as entraña bo.

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What is skirt steak called in Bolivia?
In Bolivia, skirt steak corresponds to Skirt; common retail wording includes entraña bo.

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Where does skirt steak come from on the cow?
skirt steak refers to skirt steak on the plate primal (diaphragm (inside/outside skirt varies by spec)).

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What primal is skirt steak from?
skirt steak is tied to the plate primal as Skirt (skirt steak).

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Is skirt steak the same as ribeye?
No—skirt steak maps to skirt steak (Skirt), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

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Is skirt steak the same as Flank?
No—skirt steak is skirt steak; Flank is flank steak, a different canonical cut.

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How is skirt steak different from Sirloin Flap?
skirt steak (Skirt) differs from sirloin flap by primal and muscle: compare the two hub pages in this site.

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What is the canonical beef cut for skirt steak?
skirt steak resolves to Skirt (skirt steak) in the Cutranslator ontology.

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What should I ask for at a Bolivia butcher?
Ask for entraña bo and mention Skirt if needed—the mapped retail names above match skirt steak.

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Why might skirt steak be less common in Bolivia?
skirt steak is a United States retail term; Bolivia shops may use different names for the same skirt steak muscle.

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How this information is generated

This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.