Can Platte Bil mean more than one cut?

Check the confidence note below; low confidence or multi-cut rows are flagged when present.

How do you order steak doneness in Guatemala?

In Guatemala, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Rojo" and well done is "Bien cocido".

What is Platte Bil in Guatemala?

Q: What is Platte Bil in Guatemala?

Platte Bil is the Netherlands retail name for the bottom round (outside round), which sits on the round primal. In Guatemala, the same cut is most often labeled outside round.

Q: What is Platte Bil called in Guatemala?

Look for outside round—mapped to Outside Round (bottom round (outside round)).

Q: What primal is Platte Bil from?

Outside Round is on the round primal (Outer thigh of the hindquarter).

Close match

platte bil

is very similar to outside round in Guatemala

Ask for: outside round

About this cut

From the outer thigh (biceps femoris). Leaner and less tender than inside round. Used for roasts, rouladen, and ground beef. Often sold as bottom round roast or eye of round.

round primal · Outer thigh of the hindquarter

In Guatemala

outside round

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Netherlands → Guatemala

rareRood→Rojo48–55°C

medium rareHalf doorbakken→Término medio55–60°C

mediumDoorbakken→Tres cuartos60–65°C

well doneGoed doorbakken→Bien cocido70–100°C

Guatemalans traditionally prefer Bien Cocido at home, but at Churrasco restaurants, Término Medio is the standard for Puyaso — the exception proves the rule.

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want (e.g., “warm red center”).

Detailed explanation

“Platte Bil” in Netherlands maps to canonical outside round (round: Outer thigh of the hindquarter). In Guatemala, look for labels such as outside round. From the outer thigh (biceps femoris). Leaner and less tender than inside round. Used for roasts, rouladen, and ground beef. Often sold as bottom round roast or eye of round.

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