Eye of Round Steaks

Eye of round steaks are cut from the eye of round (semitendinosus), a large single muscle from the hind leg (round) of the animal. The beef round is typically separated into six major parts: the top round, the eye of round, the bottom round, the heel, the sirloin tip, and the shank. These are lean inexpensive steaks that can be tough if not cooked properly. They are a popular cut in Argentina where they are known as Peceto.