What is Sirloin called in the United States?

In the United States, Sirloin is known as Sirloin steak.

What is Sirloin called in Argentina?

In Argentina, Sirloin is known as Cuadril.

What is Sirloin called in Brazil?

In Brazil, Sirloin is known as Alcatra.

What is Sirloin called in Germany?

In Germany, Sirloin is known as Hüfte.

What part of the beef does Sirloin come from?

Sirloin comes from the Sirloin section of the beef.

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Also called

🇺🇸Sirloin steak🇦🇷Cuadril🇧🇷Alcatra🇩🇪Hüfte

Sirloin comes from the rear back portion of the animal, between the short loin and the round. It is moderately tender with good flavor and slightly less marbling than the loin cuts. It is a versatile everyday steak that works well grilled, pan-seared, or broiled, and is often used for stir-fry and kebabs due to its balance of tenderness and affordability.

Names by country

Country	Name	Notes
🇺🇸United States	Sirloin steak
🇲🇽Mexico	Sirloinprimary	English term widely used in Mexico
🇦🇷Argentina	Cuadril
🇧🇷Brazil	Alcatra	One of the most popular cuts in Brazilian churrasco
🇩🇪Germany	Hüfte

Similar cuts

Tafelspitzapproximate

Adjacent primal — the rump cap sits at the bottom edge of the sirloin/round area depending on the regional butchery system.

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Aiguillette baronneapproximate

Same primal — aiguillette baronne is a specific muscle within the broader top-sirloin region; sirloin is the broader cut.

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Tri-tipapproximate

Both are from the sirloin primal with moderate tenderness and good flavour, but tri-tip is a distinct triangular muscle with a stronger flavour and better suited to roasting whole.

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Picanhaapproximate

Picanha sits above the sirloin and shares similar flavor profile, but is kept with its fat cap and treated as a distinct roasting cut in Brazilian tradition.

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