a steak cut of beef taken from the smaller end of the tenderloin, or psoas major of the beef carcass, usually a steer or heifer

Filet mignon is a steak cut of beef taken from the smaller end of the tenderloin, or psoas major of the beef carcass, usually a steer or heifer.

a steak that’s cut from the tenderloin of the cow

Filet mignon is a steak that’s cut from the tenderloin of the cow.

a slice off of the smaller side of the beef tenderloin

A filet mignon is a slice off of the smaller side of the beef tenderloin.

steak

Filet mignon seems to be the go-to steak when folks want to get fancy on special occasions.

very tender meat

Hi Catherine, the prime rib will be slightly different than filet mignon – filet mignon is very tender meat, but very tender meat may still work here!

beef tenderloin steak

“Filet Mignon” is just a fancy name for a beef tenderloin steak.

a special cut of steak

Filet mignon is a special cut of steak, thanks to steak's melt-in-mouth texture and extreme tenderness.

an expensive and tender cut of beef

Filet mignon is an expensive and tender cut of beef.

a lean cut of beef

Filet mignon is a lean cut of beef; some sort of 4oz.

a most-awesome cut of meat

Filet mignon is a most-awesome cut of meat-

As a steak cut from the tinier end of the tenderloin

As a steak cut from the tinier end of the tenderloin, filet mignon is one of the most popular dishes when the most popular dishes comes to steaks.

a cut of steak that is known to be leaner than a lot of other grilling steaks, but also extremely tender and delicious

Filet mignon is a cut of steak that is known to be leaner than a lot of other grilling steaks, but also extremely tender and delicious.

the most storied of steaks

Filet mignon is the most storied of steaks; sometimes steaks is even called the 'King of Steaks' due to steaks's juicy tenderness (per Seven Sons).

the iconic indulgent steak cut

Filet mignon is the iconic indulgent steak cut, with the iconic indulgent steak cut's French name, succulent flavor, and buttery texture.

a cut of steak that definitely deserves steak's luxurious reputation

Filet mignon is a cut of steak that definitely deserves steak's luxurious reputation.

a cut of steak that comes from the eye of the tenderloin

Filet mignon is a cut of steak that comes from the eye of the tenderloin.

one of the most popular cuts of steak, and a staple dish for red wine—

Filet mignon is one of the most popular cuts of steak, and a staple dish for red wine—we like Pinot Noir best.

one of the most popular opinions for steaks

Filet mignon is one of the most popular opinions for steaks, and you'll find plenty of options available at members-only pricing.

a cut of steak that is known to be extremely tender

Filet mignon is a cut of steak that is known to be extremely tender.

aka beef tenderloin

Filet mignon (aka beef tenderloin) is the most tender cut of beef and also the most expensive.