Can bottom round mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Iran?

In Iran, medium rare is called "Kam-pokhteh". Rare is "Kham" and well done is "Kamelan Pokhteh".

What is bottom round in Iran?

Q: What is bottom round in Iran?

bottom round is the United States retail name for the bottom round (outside round), which sits on the round primal. In Iran, the same cut is most often labeled outside round.

Q: What is bottom round called in Iran?

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

Q: What primal is bottom round from?

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

Exact match

bottom round

is outside round in Iran

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 Iran

outside round

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

United States → Iran

rareRare→Kham48–55°C

medium rareMedium rare→Kam-pokhteh55–60°C

mediumMedium→Madiyom60–65°C

well doneWell done→Kamelan Pokhteh70–100°C

Iranian cuisine strongly favors thoroughly cooked meat. Rare is essentially never served — Kham is more a theoretical label than a home order.

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

Detailed explanation

“bottom round” in United States maps to canonical outside round (round: Outer thigh of the hindquarter). In Iran, 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.