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Sirloin tipvsTopside

beef · Approximate equivalent

Sister cut on the round — sirloin tip is the front knuckle (quadriceps), topside is the inner thigh (adductor). Both lean roasting cuts, sirloin tip is the slightly tenderer of the two.

Translation takeaway

These are related cuts, but not perfect swaps. Use the table below to judge how close your local option is before buying.

Open Sirloin tipOpen TopsideSee substitutes
Raw Sirloin tip — Beef Round cut
Sirloin tip
Beef · Round

The knuckle muscle group at the front of the rear leg, between the sirloin and the round — anatomically the *quadriceps* (rectus femoris and surrounding muscles). Leaner than the…

TenderloinRoundBottom SirloinRibPlateChuckShort LoinBrisketFlankSirloinShankShank
Raw Topside — Beef Round cut
Topside
Beef · Round

Top round comes from the inside of the rear leg, one of the leaner muscles on the animal. It has a mild flavor and firm texture that can be tough if overcooked. It is best…

TenderloinRoundBottom SirloinRibPlateChuckShort LoinBrisketFlankSirloinShankShank
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Names by country

CountrySirloin tipTopside
🇺🇸United StatesSirloin tipTop round
🇬🇧United KingdomTop rumpTopside
🇫🇷FranceNoixTende de tranche
🇪🇸SpainBabillaTapa de cadera
🇲🇽MexicoBola / Pulpa blancaTapa de aguayón
🇵🇹Portugal—Pojadouro
🇧🇷BrazilPatinhoCoxão mole
🇮🇹ItalyNoceFesa
🇩🇪GermanyKugelOberschale

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