That lack of connective tissue is what gives this cut its namesake tenderness. Filet mignon isn't so much a separate cut as it is a part of the tenderloin, explains Kylian Goussot, Executive Chef ...

Since Filet Mignon is cut from only a small portion of the tenderloin, it’s more expensive per pound than buying a whole ...

But there's a reason this cut of beef comes with a hefty price tag: it cooks up incredibly tender and comes in limited supply. Unlike muscley brisket, filet mignon comes from the tail end of the ...

We break down the leanest cuts of steak (and the fattiest), so you can make informed decisions and choose the healthiest cut for you. Rich, tender steak such as filet mignon, New York strip ...

Both have prominent T-shaped bones and are cut from the short loin. And both actually give you two steaks in one: a New York strip on one side of the bone and a filet mignon on the other.