Can Ossenhaas mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Hungary?

In Hungary, medium rare is called "Félig nyers". Rare is "Véresen" and well done is "Jól átsütve".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Hungary?

Ask for "Kérek bélszínt" when looking for Ossenhaas in Hungary.

What is Ossenhaas in Hungary?

Q: What is Ossenhaas in Hungary?

Ossenhaas is the Netherlands retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Hungary, the same cut is most often labeled bélszín.

Q: What is Ossenhaas called in Hungary?

Look for bélszín—mapped to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

Q: What primal is Ossenhaas from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

Exact match

ossenhaas

is bélszín in Hungary

Ask for: bélszín

About this cut

Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

loin primal · psoas major

In Hungary

bélszín

Say this at the butcher

“Kérek bélszínt”

'I'd like tenderloin'

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Netherlands → Hungary

rareRood→Véresen48–55°C

medium rareHalf doorbakken→Félig nyers55–60°C

mediumDoorbakken→Közepesen átsütve60–65°C

well doneGoed doorbakken→Jól átsütve70–100°C

Traditional Hungarian cooking favors well-done. Medium rare (félig nyers, literally 'half raw') is a modern restaurant preference.

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

Detailed explanation

“Ossenhaas” in Netherlands maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Hungary, look for labels such as bélszín. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

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