Can Kogelbiefstuk mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Ireland?

In Ireland, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Rare" and well done is "Well done".

What is Kogelbiefstuk in Ireland?

Q: What is Kogelbiefstuk in Ireland?

Kogelbiefstuk is the Netherlands retail name for the top sirloin, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Ireland, the same cut is most often labeled rump steak.

Q: What is Kogelbiefstuk called in Ireland?

Look for rump steak—mapped to Top Sirloin (top sirloin).

Q: What primal is Kogelbiefstuk from?

Top Sirloin is on the sirloin primal (Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin).

Close match

kogelbiefstuk

is very similar to rump steak in Ireland

Ask for: rump steak

About this cut

A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.

sirloin primal · Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin

In Ireland

rump steak

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Netherlands → Ireland

rareRood→Rare48–55°C

medium rareHalf doorbakken→Medium rare55–60°C

mediumDoorbakken→Medium60–65°C

well doneGoed doorbakken→Well done70–100°C

Irish steak culture has shifted toward medium-rare in recent decades. Traditional Sunday roast culture still leans well-done.

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

Detailed explanation

“Kogelbiefstuk” in Netherlands maps to canonical top sirloin (sirloin: Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin). In Ireland, look for labels such as rump steak. A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.

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