filet mignon

noun fi·let mi·gnon \ ˌfi-(ˌ)lā-mēn-ˈyōⁿ , fi-ˌlā- \

|Updated on: 17 Jun 2018

Definition of filet mignon

plural filets mignons play \ˌfi-(ˌ)lā-mēn-ˈyōⁿz, fi-ˌlā-\

: a thick slice of beef cut from the narrow end of a beef tenderloin

Recent Examples of filet mignon from the Web

Pasta variations were usually available alongside entrees that included lobster, filet mignon, fish and fowl — all quite satisfying except for one minor demerit when crab cakes came out with a slight mushy fishy taste.

— si liberman, San Antonio Express-News, "Living it up on MSC Seaside’s ship within a ship," 5 June 2018
Guests are assured that only locally sourced, fresh, natural, hormone- and antibiotic-free meats and produce are used whenever possible; and a good-sized takeout list includes Nigiri and seared filet mignon.

— special to the oregonian, OregonLive.com, "Gerry Frank's picks: Wild Rose, Kanpai offer delicious stops in Bend," 25 May 2018
Winter specials include filet mignon tacos, pozole, esquites, and tableside guacamole.

— julie giuffrida, latimes.com, "Where to eat out for Valentine's Day dinner," 5 Feb. 2018
Hunks of ruby-red rare filet mignon wearing caps of black truffle and a drizzle of heart-stopping demi-glace, poured tableside, perch on custardy beds of brioche.

— michael nagrant, RedEye Chicago, "At BLVD, you'll find approachable fine dining in a glamorous setting," 6 Oct. 2017
The dinner menu includes options such as spring gnocchi carbonara, rack of lamb and filet mignon.

— sarah meehan, baltimoresun.com, "Mother's Day brunch and dinner specials in the Baltimore area," 1 May 2018
Market Grille, 110 Buckland Hills Dr., Manchester, offers a Mother’s Day brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for $26.95, with entree choices like filet mignon Benedict, Southwest steak and eggs, Belgian waffles and challah French toast.

— leeanne griffin, courant.com, "She's The Best, So Here's Where To Take Mom To Eat On Mother's Day," 23 Apr. 2018
Imagine a ribeye and a filet mignon meet when their cartons bump together at the grocery store.

— andy staples, SI.com, "To Change the Kickoff Rule for the Better, the NCAA Needs a More Extreme Proposal," 5 Mar. 2018
Their sandwiches are so good because they're built with fresh cold cuts from the adjoining butcher shop that sells filet mignon, ribeye, pork chops, bacon, homemade sausage, and more.

— tara massouleh, AL.com, "Enjoy great views, food, and shopping at this hilltop Hoover community," 25 Jan. 2018

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