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Sirloin tipvsTopside

beef · Approximate equivalent

These cuts are approximate equivalents — similar in character but with meaningful differences in preparation or exact cut.

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.

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…

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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…

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Names by country

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

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