Eye of round
Eye of round is called Lagarto in Brazil; Peceto in Argentina and Uruguay; and Cuete in Mexico.
Lean, cylindrical muscle. Roasted, or stuffed and braised. The hind leg. Lean, big muscles for roasts, thin cutlets and jerky.
Some names on this page are still being checked against published sources.
Eye of round around the world
| Where | What butchers call it |
|---|---|
| United States | Eye of round |
| Mexico | Cuete |
| Central America | Vuelta de lomoCosta Rican name |
| Colombia | Muchacho |
| Venezuela | Muchacho redondo |
| Brazil | Lagarto |
| Argentina | Peceto |
| Uruguay | Peceto |
| Chile | Pollo ganso |
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