round primal · United States
In France, this cut is bottom round roast.
About this cut
A lean, economical roast from the outer thigh. The classic American pot roast cut — braised low and slow with vegetables. Also used for deli roast beef when oven-roasted and sliced paper-thin. Tougher than inside round but more affordable.
| rare | Rare | → | Saignant |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | À point |
| medium | Medium | → | Entre à point et bien cuit |
| well done | Well done | → | 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.
“bottom round roast” in United States maps to canonical bottom round roast (round: Roast from the outside round / bottom round). In France, look for labels such as bottom round roast. A lean, economical roast from the outer thigh. The classic American pot roast cut — braised low and slow with vegetables. Also used for deli roast beef when oven-roasted and sliced paper-thin. Tougher than inside round but more affordable.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.