filet mignon

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

|Updated on: 12 Aug 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

Menu options include: St. Louis spare ribs, beef tri-tip, seared 8-ounce filet mignon and Scottish salmon.

— carolina gusman, sandiegouniontribune.com, "117 ways to celebrate mom: Your San Diego guide to Mother's Day brunches, lunches and dinners," 7 May 2018
Along with sausages, the shop also serves breakfast and lunch and sells cuts of beef and pork: Wagyu filet mignon, St. Louis Ribs.

— dylan jackson, miamiherald, "Small butcher shops are in 'a renaissance.' How did they survive the supermarket offensive?," 2 July 2018
Cook filet mignon quickly by broiling, grilling or sauteeing.

— bill daley, chicagotribune.com, "In praise of filet mignon: Maligned by chefs yet still beloved," 14 June 2018
Not to dismiss the milder tenderloin, sliced into filets mignon, but to me those are best pan-fried in butter with a lot of pepper.

— david tanis, New York Times, "Meat and Potatoes Made Magical," 9 Feb. 2018
For dinner, options include barbecue pork baby back ribs, Dover Sole and filet mignon.

— erin edgemon, AL.com, "BrickTop's plans to open first Alabama restaurant in June," 9 Jan. 2018
On the upside, the total cook time for salmon and asparagus was around 12 minutes that day in Brava's kitchen, and a filet mignon has a typical cook time of 15 to 18 minutes.

— lauren goode, WIRED, "Brava Hopes to Heat Up the 'Smart Kitchen' With a $995 Oven," 10 July 2018
Signature dish Our filet mignon is definitely the best selling dish.

— kristine m. kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Blind Horse executive chef pursued his art, until culinary interests called," 9 July 2018
Benjamin Ornelas, chef at Morton’s in Oak Brook, loves petite filet mignon sandwiches for really raising the picnic bar.

— veronica hinke, chicagotribune.com, "Tips to put together the perfect picnic this summer," 20 June 2018

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