¿Qué es Eye Round?
A lean, economical cut of beef from the hindquarter, known for its uniform shape and mild flavor, best suited for slow cooking or roasting.
¿A qué sabe Eye Round?
Eye Round tiene un sabor mild, beefy, savory con aromas cooked beef, umami.
- Taste
- Mild, Beefy, Savory
- Texture
- Lean, Firm, Can be tough if not cooked properly
- Aroma
- Cooked beef, Umami
- Acidity
- Low
Technical Metrics
Información Nutricional
Per 85g (3 oz) Calories170 kcal
Total Fat6 g
Saturated Fat2.5 g
Trans Fat0.3 g
Cholesterol80 mg
Protein28 g
Total Carbohydrate0 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium10 mg
Iron2.5 mg
Potassium350 mg
El Secreto del Chef
For a tender eye round, sear heavily, then cook low and slow to medium-rare, or braise until fork-tender. Slice extremely thin against the grain.
Sustitutos y Proporciones de Eye Round
El mejor sustituto para Eye Round es Top Round, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Similar lean muscle, good for roasts and thinner steaks (if cut against grain).
| Sustituto | Proporción | Mejor para |
|---|---|---|
| Top Round Mejor | 1:1 | Similar lean muscle, good for roasts and thinner steaks (if cut against grain). |
| Sirloin Tip Roast | 1:1 | Slightly more tender, works well for roasting or slicing thin. |
| Bottom Round | 1:1 | Very similar to eye round, often used interchangeably for slow cooking. |
| Pork Loin (for protein) | 1:1 | Leanest cut of pork, good for a non-beef option in similar preparations. |
Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Eye Round
- Look for uniform shape and minimal fat.
- Best bought as a whole roast.
¿Con Qué Combina Bien Eye Round?
- Root vegetables
- red wine sauces
- herbs like rosemary and thyme.
Preguntas frecuentes
¿A qué sabe Eye Round?
Mild, Beefy, Savory Cooked beef, Umami
¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Eye Round?
El mejor sustituto es Top Round (1:1). Similar lean muscle, good for roasts and thinner steaks (if cut against grain).
¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Eye Round?
Look for uniform shape and minimal fat. Best bought as a whole roast.