Question: What is filet mignon?
Filet mignon is an expensive tender cut of beef
Answer: Filet mignon is considered the king of steaks because of its tender, melt in the mouth texture. A prime filet mignon can literally be cut with a fork. This beef cut can be quite expensive when dining out, but much more reasonable to make at home, especially if you purchase a whole tenderloin.
Filet mignon is French, of course, with filetmeaning "thick slice" andmignon meaning "dainty." It first appears in American print in 1899. Filet mignon comes from the small end of the tenderloin (called the short loin) which is found on the back rib cage of the animal. This area of the animal is not weight-bearing, thus the connective tissue is not toughened by exercise resulting in extremely tender meat.
The tenderloin term (also erroneously calledchateaubriand) applies to the entire strip of tenderloin meat, whereas slices of the tenderloin are termed filet mignon. Filet mignon slices found in the market are generally 1 to 2 inches thick and 2 to 3 inches in diameter, but true mignons are no more than 1 inch in diameter and are taken from the tail end. Although this cut is very tender, the beef flavor is proportionately lessened. As such, it is often served with an accompanying sauce incorporating the pan juices.
The tenderloin term (also erroneously calledchateaubriand) applies to the entire strip of tenderloin meat, whereas slices of the tenderloin are termed filet mignon. Filet mignon slices found in the market are generally 1 to 2 inches thick and 2 to 3 inches in diameter, but true mignons are no more than 1 inch in diameter and are taken from the tail end. Although this cut is very tender, the beef flavor is proportionately lessened. As such, it is often served with an accompanying sauce incorporating the pan juices.
| FILET MIGNON WITH DANISH HERB AND BLEU CHEESE SAUCE | |
 2 tbsp. Danish cream cheese with herbs and spices1 tbsp. plus additional Danish Bleu cheese, crumbled 2 tbsp. butter 2 sm. filet mignon steaks, cut 1 1/4-inch thick and trimmed 2 tbsp. dry White wine 2 tbsp. water Freshly ground pepper to taste 2 slices bacon, crisply cooked and drained
On a small plate mash herbed and spiced cheese with 1 tablespoon Bleu cheese and set aside. Warm serving plates in a slow oven. In small skillet over moderate heat, melt butter. Add steaks. Brown on both sides then cook to desired doneness. Transfer to heated plates and keep warm. Add wine to drippings in skillet. Increase heat until mixture boils. Boil for 1 minute and reduce heat to low. Stir in cheeses, mixing well with a fork. Blend in water and pepper. Simmer gently one minute, stirring several times. Thin to desired consistency with additional water if necessary. Pour sauce over steaks and top each with bacon strip. Serve with additional Bleu cheese. Serves 2.
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