Can rundbiff 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 Germany?

In Germany, medium rare is called "Rosa". Rare is "Blutig" and well done is "Durch / Gut durch".

What is rundbiff in Germany?

Q: What is rundbiff in Germany?

rundbiff is the Norway retail name for the bottom round (outside round), which sits on the round primal. In Germany, the same cut is most often labeled Unterschale.

Q: What is rundbiff called in Germany?

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

Q: What primal is rundbiff from?

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

Close match

rundbiff

is very similar to Unterschale in Germany

Ask for: Unterschale

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 Germany

Unterschale

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Norway → Germany

rareRå→Blutig48–55°C

medium rareMedium rå→Rosa55–60°C

mediumMedium→Halb durch60–65°C

well doneGodt stekt→Durch / Gut durch70–100°C

German steaks are traditionally cooked more than French or American preferences. Medium (Rosa) is the most common order.

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

Detailed explanation

“rundbiff” in Norway maps to canonical outside round (round: Outer thigh of the hindquarter). In Germany, look for labels such as Unterschale. 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.